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Essays 541 - 570
In five pages this research paper analyzes the theory of forms developed by Plato and then provides a defense of the philosopher's...
In five pages an analysis evaluates the accuracy of Socrates' description of the cave's prisoners as 'like ourselves.' There are ...
Tovald must deal with those of his subordinates. Despite his law background, he is employed as a bank manager and has a number of...
they have experienced the fact that the truth simply is and is not an "issue" or understanding that can be discovered. "Meno" As ...
thought and action. There are times, however, when vice distracts these efforts and renders man vulnerable to a less ethical exis...
In ten pages this paper applies the metaphysical tradition to an analysis of Existentialism and Basic Writings by Friedrich Nietzs...
who, even for women, is feminine perforce" (Hoff, 1997, p. 215). Indeed, Platos Symposium exemplifies the need for virtue w...
Knowledge is true judgment. Socrates and Theatetus are talking about the nature of knowledge. Theatetus suggests that mathematic...
what it is that you "can do," and then doing that for the good of the group - in this case the city. The unification of the virtu...
he considered to be the most significant reason society is its own opposing force. According to Hobbes, subjects of the omnipoten...
In five pages this paper discusses the connection between man's sins and the soul in this analysis of three levels of thought repr...
negative aspect to this competition, or that they would sabotage one anothers efforts out of jealousy....
between Psyche and her other two sisters was that Psyche was appreciably more beautiful than they. By all accounts, the sisters we...
Republic, 2002). Therefore, according to this theory, knowledge of anything and understanding of anything comes from examination ...
"Metamorphoses" and Socrates "Apology". While "Apology" is Platos account of Socrates trial and ultimate death it is also...
than our enemies, but inferior morally" and people must work to make themselves stronger in all respects (Plato, 1970, p. 45). ...
interlocutor" which is consistent with the importance he places on self-knowledge as a way to attain good and happiness. Callicles...
he means that this should apply to the average politician. Certainly, wisdom is seen as including morality. In terms of knowledge ...
terms of a high human being, one may contend that it is the spiritual being--the priests, the rabbis, the ministers--who are reall...
also be allowed to have their own private property. In Aristotles belief, man is inherently born sinful. Because of this ...
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 ...
What comes out of a courtroom is not necessarily truth, but which side argues best. The Sophists prided themselves on the use of p...
(he disguised himself as a woman and attended rites which only women could witness). Socrates is being held responsible for the i...
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 the theme of love is considered within the context of these authors and their tales. Three sources are cited in the...
understand each of these elements through sensation, he finds himself challenged by the mutability of everything that exists: not...
In five pages this report considers Socrates' belief that an individual's foremost responsibility is to the state. There are no o...
In ten pages this paper examines the debate on affirmative action from the viewpoint of Platonic philosophy. There are 6 sources ...