The Theory of Forms By Plato Plato was one of the most creative and influential thinkers in Western philosophy, his influence throughout the history of philosophy has been monumental. Born around 428 B.C, he investigated a wide range of topics, but his theory of forms, found in The Republic, is a critical part of Plato's philosophy. In this essay I will explain, evaluate and analyze Plato's theory of the forms. ... This world according to Plato is more real than the one we live in. ... Plato is saying that our knowledge is cut of from the world of experience. ...

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(Plato, Republic) Plato also describes the importance of knowledge when he describes its worth by saying, "True opinions are a fine thing and do all sorts of good so long as they stay in their place, but they will not stay long. ... (Plato, Republic) Plato's words of wisdom lead one to the final realization that if knowledge and truth are the pillars of the examined life then one must be able to identify when they are making cognitive errors that blind them from these pillars to fully live the examined life. ... Plato. Republic. ... Plato. ...

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First of all, Plato would have his guardians feel no attachment to those around them whereas Confucius emphasizes the importance of relationships with family and friends. ... In The Republic, the philosophers are supposed to not know what suffering is so that when they are sent into battle, there is no chance of them becoming cowardly. ...

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