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Essays 421 - 450
humans cannot readily draw on the human collective conscious, or the knowledge that exists in the universe, they had a glimpse of ...
a weapon to the hands of a madman is obviously unjust. Taylor (2003) comments on how this refutation of Cephalus position demonstr...
(Washington State University, 2004). Plato asserts that our perceptions are essentially "shadows" of real objects. In ot...
of death, as well as the mystery of death. This establishes a foundation from which we can learn, especially considering that Nula...
ideas. As we shall soon see, through these speeches Plato seems to have reasoned out how it is that mankind make their way from th...
individual to the spiritual and the universe. According to the scala amoris, then, love is that which in its highest and purest se...
how ones intellect cannot be considered a gender. In other words, intelligence is intelligence regardless of where it is housed. ...
are afraid because ignorant, and perceive the pain and not the benefits; nor do they apprehend that a sick soul is worse than a si...
is no realistic political system, for it takes considerably more than one mans word to impart a true sense of unity. "Thus, for y...
from the fact that I realized that I knew nothing. A man of my era named Chaerephon once asked the Oracle at Delphi is there w...
that leads Socrates to the conclusion that he will not be exiled from his beloved home, but would rather die a martyr for his beli...
the affirmative to that and other questions. Later on Socrates will ask: "And, in your opinion, do those who think that they will ...
also be allowed to have their own private property. In Aristotles belief, man is inherently born sinful. Because of this ...
What comes out of a courtroom is not necessarily truth, but which side argues best. The Sophists prided themselves on the use of p...
Platonic love reflects the deepest love possible between two people, in that it does not abide by the notions of restriction, jeal...
wiser (21a). This news confused Socrates greatly as he realized that he was not particularly wise. He, therefore, set out to find ...
that there is just one objective right way of doing things and on the other hand, there are many truths, is an enormous difference...
higher than those with iron. Plato argued that this deception was necessary in order to maintain a stable society, and we ca...
Naucratis in Egypt there dwell one of the old gods of the country, the god to whom the bird called Ibis is sacred, his own name be...
the topic of education. He says, "Next, said I, compare our nature in respect of education and its lack to such an experience as t...
pious is to act like him, and not tolerate any ill act. Socrates wants more detail. Euthyphro says that what pleases the gods is ...
In this paper of fifteen pages it is Plato that is accused of treason in this new version of 'Apology' and must defend himself aga...
In five pages this paper compares the views expressed by these authors regarding women's role and the infinite nature of love. Fi...
In six pages this paper examines Socrates concept of love, then compares it with the contemporary interpretation before being inte...
In five pages Plato considers whether or not virtue is a concept that can be taught in Protagoras and Meno. Twelve sources are ci...
This narrative essay consisting of five pages rewrites the Apology of Plato and features Socrates' arguing to have his life spared...
In 5 pages the roots of justice are exposed in these respecitve works in which an imaginary dialogue between Moses, Mohammed, and ...
(he disguised himself as a woman and attended rites which only women could witness). Socrates is being held responsible for the i...
In ten pages this paper examines the debate on affirmative action from the viewpoint of Platonic philosophy. There are 6 sources ...
In five pages the theme of love is considered within the context of these authors and their tales. Three sources are cited in the...