Plato

In philosophy, we often analyze varying topics of information relating to topics of interest such as theories of famous philosophers like Socrates, Aristotle and Plato. Using one of Plato's works, All…

Plato's Republic attempts to create an ideal society, detailing the inner workings of government in a time before a Greek nation existed. Plato could be considered cosmopolitan, but at the same time, …

Athens, often referred to as the birthplace of democracy, but it should also be examined for its creation of an idea that is the complete opposite. Socrates proposed an idea in which philosophy would …

Platos, The Allegory of the Cave is a text based on the idea of truth in the world. It is based on the inability for us as humans to understand how little we really see in the world. The storys hidden…

In the book Republic, Plato states that "the gravest charge against poetry still remains", as "it has the terrible power to corrupt even the best character" (605c). Throughout the book Republic, Plato…

"The body keeps us busy in a thousand ways because of its needs for nurture… it fills us with wants, desires, fears, all sorts of illusions and much nonsense, so that, as it is said, in truth and in f…

In Plato's Apology of Socrates lines, 28b through 30b Socrates is talking to the jury about his ideas of Philosophy and how it is not a shameful way of thought, but rather an intriguing way to look at…

I believe education to be an individualized process where students are encouraged to learn, especially outside the classroom; their learning and skills should extend to an entire group or society. I s…

The Republic book is the longest of Platonic dialogues; the Republic contains the most incredible wealth of humor and imagery, extensive sarcasm, and the most influential dramatic art. The discussions…