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
Introduction Plato’s critique of poetry, particularly in The Republic, remains a topic of intellectual debate. He viewed poetry and other forms of artistic expression as … Read more
Introduction The relationship between Pythagorean mathematics and Plato’s philosophy is one of profound intellectual influence. The Pythagoreans, an ancient Greek philosophical and religious movement founded … Read more
Introduction The concept of the “noble lie,” as introduced by Plato in The Republic, remains a provocative and contentious element in contemporary political discourse. Originally … Read more
When we investigate the annals of ancient philosophy, the name ‘Plato’ frequently appears right at the forefront. A universal author of philosophical thought, Plato’s nuanced … Read more