Introduction Plato’s Phaedrus presents a striking paradox about writing and memory. While literacy enables the preservation of knowledge, Socrates argues that it simultaneously weakens human … Read more
1. Introduction Drafting Plato’s political philosophy, as articulated in his two famous works, Republic and Laws, presents a fascinating evolution in his vision of the … Read more
Introduction Plato’s concept of the tripartite soul, as outlined in The Republic, divides human nature into three distinct elements: the rational, the spirited, and the … Read more
Introduction Plato’s story of Atlantis, as presented in Timaeus and Critias, has sparked centuries of debate. Is Atlantis a purely symbolic construct used to convey … Read more
Introduction Plato’s Philebus explores the nature of pleasure, intelligence, and the good life. In this dialogue, Socrates debates with Protarchus about whether pleasure or intellect … Read more
Introduction Plato’s Theory of Forms posits that abstract, unchanging ideals underpin the material world. These Forms represent perfect versions of concepts such as justice, beauty, … Read more
Introduction Plato’s Parmenides is one of the most enigmatic and philosophically dense dialogues in his corpus. It challenges the coherence of his Theory of Forms … Read more
Introduction Plato’s Republic presents one of the earliest recorded discussions on gender equality, proposing that women should be given the same education and opportunities as … Read more
Introduction Plato’s Timaeus presents a vision of the cosmos as a living, rational entity governed by divine order and harmony. While not traditionally considered an … Read more
Introduction Plato’s Myth of Er, found in The Republic, is a powerful narrative that explores the nature of the soul, free will, and destiny. The … Read more