Plato's Philosophy

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Plato's questioning of reality

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Plato questioned the reality of the physical world, a concept now known as "Platonism."

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Socratic method

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Plato's literary style used the "Socratic method," involving logical sequences of deductive reasoning and probing questions.

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Plato's dialogues

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Plato wrote twenty-seven dialogues, mostly narrated by Socrates, focusing on intellectual conversations.

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Plato's belief in the soul

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Plato believed the soul is immortal, indestructible, and continues after the body's death, aligning with reincarnation concepts.

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Plato's influence during the Renaissance

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Plato's works were revived during the Renaissance, sparking renewed interest in his philosophical ideas.

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Plato's view on private property

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Ownership was prohibited to avoid corruption

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Plato's view on education

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Nurturing citizens through education and training

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Plato's ideal society

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Unity and good will among city dwellers

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Plato's Allegory of the Cave

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The allegory depicts prisoners in a cave who see only shadows, symbolizing how humans perceive reality as illusions.

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Dodecahedron

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12 faces, represents Cosmos