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Study philosophy: ancient, medieval, modern
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Module 4
Plato's Metaphysics and Political Philosophy
1
Plato's Sun Analogy: Illuminating the Forms
Explain the Analogy of the Sun as an introduction to the Theory of Forms and the Form of the Good.
2
Plato's Divided Line: Cognition and Reality
Reconstruct the Divided Line analogy and explain its four levels of cognition and reality.
3
Plato's Allegory of the Cave: Education and the Philosopher's Journey
Analyze the Allegory of the Cave as an account of philosophical education and the philosopher's journey.
4
Plato's Tripartite Soul in Republic IV
Analyze the tripartite theory of the soul from 'Republic' Book IV.
5
Plato's Philosopher-Kings: Forms, Cave, and Soul United
Explain Plato's argument for philosopher-kings by synthesizing the Theory of Forms, the Cave, and the tripartite soul.
6
The Third Man Argument in Plato's Parmenides
Evaluate the Third Man Argument from the 'Parmenides' as a challenge to the Theory of Forms.
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Socrates and Plato's Early Dialogues
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Aristotle: Metaphysics, Ethics, and the Soul