Influence on Western Philosophy
Introduction Plato’s philosophical teachings, though rooted in the context of ancient Greece, share surprising affinities with the spiritual traditions of the East, particularly Buddhism and … Read more
Introduction Plato’s Meno introduces the Theory of Recollection, a philosophical concept suggesting that knowledge is innate and learning is a process of rediscovering what the … Read more
Introduction In Theaetetus, Plato engages in a profound philosophical inquiry to understand the nature of knowledge. Central to this discussion is the theory of knowledge … Read more
Introduction Plato’s Crito presents a compelling dialogue on the nature of justice, duty, and the individual’s obligation to the state. Socrates, facing execution, engages in … Read more
Introduction The Socratic Method, a central feature of Plato’s dialogues, remains one of the most enduring tools for fostering critical thinking and intellectual growth. Through … Read more
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