The Nature of Being
This text explores the concept of being, introducing three kinds of being: uncreated, created, and space, with emphasis on reason's role in understanding reality.
Skepticism
The Origins of Time
Exploring the origins of time through Plato's creation myth in Timaeus, delving into eternity, time, and their complex relationships.
The Imperishability of the Soul
An exploration of the concept of the immortal soul in Western philosophy, tracing its development from ancient Greece to modern times.
The Limits of A Priori Knowledge
Exploring the relationship between a priori knowledge and empirical knowledge, including Plato's views on mathematical truth.
The Body as a Source of Trouble: A Philosophical Examination
The Body as a Source of Trouble in Philosophical Traditions, Exploring Epistemology, Metaphysics, and Ethics, with Key Figures and Concepts from Plato to Stoicism.
The Intellectual Aspect of Socratic Philosophy
An in-depth analysis of Socratic philosophy's intellectual aspect, examining the rejection of empirical knowledge, Platonic realism, and the concept of the good.
The Duality of Pleasure and Virtue
Exploring Plato's views on the interplay between pleasure, virtue, and human experience, examining the complex relationships between body, soul, and personal greatness.
The Dualism of Death: A Study on Plato's Metaphysics and its Influence
A study of Plato's metaphysics and its impact on Western thought, exploring the concept of death as a separation of soul and body.
The Relationship Between the Divine and the Realm of Being
Exploring the relationship between the divine and the realm of being in philosophical debates, from ancient Greek philosophy to Christian theology.
The Distinction between Opinion and Knowledge in Plato
Plato's distinction between opinion (doxa) and knowledge (episteme), emphasizing certainty and infallibility of knowledge to understand truth and reality.
Unity of Being: Parmenides' Arguments Against the Particularity of Ideas
Parmenides' philosophical inquiry into the nature of being and reality raises fundamental questions about the relationship between individual entities and universal ideas.
The Place of the Good in Plato's Philosophy
Plato's philosophy places the good in a unique position, asserting its superiority over science and truth.
A Journey from Shadows to Reality: The Cave Allegory
A fundamental concept in Platonic philosophy, the cave allegory illustrates the nature of knowledge, reality, and the role of the philosopher, highlighting the distinction between knowledge and opinion.
The Nature of Knowledge: The Concept of the Idea of Good
Exploring Plato's Idea of Good, its role in ancient Greek philosophy, and its implications for understanding truth and being.
The Platonic Hierarchy of Intellect and Sense-Perception
Examining Plato's theory on intellect and sense-perception, exploring the characteristics, methods, and limitations of reason and understanding.
The Limits of Subjective Certainty
An exploration of subjective certainty, its sources, and its limitations in relation to creativity and knowledge.
The Vision of Truth: A Study on the Nature of Philosophical Insight
Exploring the nature of philosophical insight as a deeply personal and emotional experience that combines intuition, reason, and intellectual love.
The State and its Legitimacy: A Comparison between Plato and Thrasymachus
A comparison of Plato's and Thrasymachus' views on legitimacy and morality, exploring their implications for modern philosophical debates.
The Concept of Justice in Plato's Philosophy
Exploring Plato's vision for an ideal State, defining justice as doing one's own job, and its implications on individual rights and social order.
The Role of Guardianship in Plato's Philosophy
Plato's concept of guardianship is central to his theory of justice and the ideal state, emphasizing education and training for effective rulers.