PLATO

An educated explanation of Plato's Cave Journey Allegory.

A review of Plato's theory on the ideal state followed by a detailed discussion of the role's citizens play within this city. Also, provides an insightful response to Plato's pros and cons when it comes to this particular theory of his.

Plato's Arguments for Censorship

Most reports on Plato's "Symposium" analyze Diotima's speech, overlooking Plato's portrayal of Socrates' characters. In truth, a careful investigation of Socrates' treatment lends the greatest insight into Plato's ultimate rhetorical message.

Plato knew what he was talking about when he had Aristophanes give a speech on "true love" in his symposium.

A college philosophy paper on Plato, Derrida, and the concept of "Pharmakon"

One of the first things students study in entry philosophy classes is Plato's "Republic." While professors think the Cave analogy is simple enough, it still requires clarification.

This is a paper I wrote for a graduate class on philosophy and education that takes a look at Plato and his definition of justice as framed by the educational system.

Plato had many different theories; can the allegory of the cave be applied to today's society.

In reading Aristotle's Rhetoric, it is important to note that many ideas about oratory encountered in Plato's Gorgias and Phaedrus reemerge. Aristotle, as Plato's student, has taken what he learned about oratory and expended upon it based on his experiences and studies.

The Allegory of the Cave from Plato's Republic can still teach us a great deal about education. It illustrates that ignorance and education both have their costs as well as their benefits. Its lessons continue to remain relevant thanks, in part, to modern cinema.

A discussion on Plato's Apology, which does into detail on the oral defense Socrates has for himself after being put on trial.

A biographical sketch of the life of Plato.

This examination of Plato's concept of freedom covers much ground and includes commentary and analysis from other authors.

Plato gave us many pieces of wisdom. Here are some of the best quotes attributed to Plato...

Dana Plato Biography

The validity of Plato's argument against poetry is examined, appraised, and ultimately rejected using select works of Homer.

The student of Socrates, Plato developed quite a following of his own.

In Plato's final hours, he dictated a philosophy of the soul and reality to his friends and pupils. This philosophy explained the world of forms and the world of particulars. I will show examples of forms and particulars in classic occult literature.

Brief yet concise look at Plato's "Allegory of the Cave." Includes both a summary and analysis with solid understanding and interpretation of the most recent translations of the classic Platonic work.

Plato believed that women were necessary for society to run smoothly, but this did not mean he thought women were equals of men. I think that today women get a lot more credit and are recognized more for their abilities than they used to be.