Articles related to "Plato"
The Philosophy of Socrates
One of the most influential thinkers of the fifth century was Socrates-whose risqué methods and dedication to reasoning brought about the dawn of a new age in thinking.
the philosophy of socrates • plato's representation of socrates • socrates in the apology • the apology • socrates in plato's repblic
One of the most influential thinkers of the fifth century was Socrates-whose risqué methods and dedication to reasoning brought about the dawn of a new age in thinking.
the philosophy of socrates • plato's representation of socrates • socrates in the apology • the apology • socrates in plato's repblic
Reading Plato’s Republic
Some practical tips for reading The Republic.
plato • plato's republic • studying plato's republic • reading plato's republic • how to read plato's republic
Some practical tips for reading The Republic.
plato • plato's republic • studying plato's republic • reading plato's republic • how to read plato's republic
Studying Plato’s Republic
Tips for success in reading, writing and understanding texts for university-level classes.
plato • plato's republic • studying plato's republic • reading plato's republic • how to read plato's republic
Tips for success in reading, writing and understanding texts for university-level classes.
plato • plato's republic • studying plato's republic • reading plato's republic • how to read plato's republic
Anthropology of Landscape
Landscape exists by virtue of the perceiving beholder. An avid runner myself, I will explore the interaction between landscape and the runner.
running • running and landscape • running philosophy • plato • running and plato
Landscape exists by virtue of the perceiving beholder. An avid runner myself, I will explore the interaction between landscape and the runner.
running • running and landscape • running philosophy • plato • running and plato
The Runners' Ego
This week's article will conclude last week's contemplations on running, truth, eternity, perfection and landscape.
running • running and landscape • running philosophy • plato • running and plato
This week's article will conclude last week's contemplations on running, truth, eternity, perfection and landscape.
running • running and landscape • running philosophy • plato • running and plato
Cyber Plato: New Web Site Explores Four Key Dialogues
Hi Frederic. This is Sunny (director of operations). I'm just doing some testing with this. You can delete this after march 26, 1998. Actually, it won't show up on anything important until after then.
the 4th tetralogy: exploring plato's middle dialog • asynchronous/dialogical commentary • adc • websites
Hi Frederic. This is Sunny (director of operations). I'm just doing some testing with this. You can delete this after march 26, 1998. Actually, it won't show up on anything important until after then.
the 4th tetralogy: exploring plato's middle dialog • asynchronous/dialogical commentary • adc • websites
The Realm of Reality According To Plato
How exactly can we explain our perceptions of reality? This is one of the major questions posed by Plato.
plato's republic • realm of reality • plato • world of ideas • world of ideas (forms)
How exactly can we explain our perceptions of reality? This is one of the major questions posed by Plato.
plato's republic • realm of reality • plato • world of ideas • world of ideas (forms)
Plato and a Platypus Go Into a Bar
A book loaded with philosophy and delicious humor.
plato • philosophers • philosophies • aristotle • greek philosophers
A book loaded with philosophy and delicious humor.
plato • philosophers • philosophies • aristotle • greek philosophers
Atlantis and Thera
The "Lost City of Atlantis" has captivated many as fable. But there are theories, and even some evidence, floating around that Atlantis was real, and it was Minoan.
atlantis • ancient culture • ancient civilization • legend • minoans
The "Lost City of Atlantis" has captivated many as fable. But there are theories, and even some evidence, floating around that Atlantis was real, and it was Minoan.
atlantis • ancient culture • ancient civilization • legend • minoans
A History Written in Stone
A short introduction to the history of the Ancient Greeks.
olympic games • alexander the great • plato • minoans • mycenaeans
A short introduction to the history of the Ancient Greeks.
olympic games • alexander the great • plato • minoans • mycenaeans
What Is Reality?
In a world of popular "reality" TV shows, we question what the word reality means.
jung • plato • reality • shadow • individuation
In a world of popular "reality" TV shows, we question what the word reality means.
jung • plato • reality • shadow • individuation
Early Thinkers' Ideas on Justice in Politics
Martin Luther King, Jr, Rousseau, Hobbes, Plato. Different philosophy, same subject. Who is right?
political justice • political philosophy • polical science • aristotle • plato
Martin Luther King, Jr, Rousseau, Hobbes, Plato. Different philosophy, same subject. Who is right?
political justice • political philosophy • polical science • aristotle • plato
Ensalada de Alubias or Beans Salad
Beans Salad (or Ensalada de Alubias) is a healthy and complete dish from Spain. This salad, with vegetables, beans, egg and tuna is perfect for hot summer days.
bean • salad • spain • spanish • gastronomy
Beans Salad (or Ensalada de Alubias) is a healthy and complete dish from Spain. This salad, with vegetables, beans, egg and tuna is perfect for hot summer days.
bean • salad • spain • spanish • gastronomy
Human Wisdom as Meta-Knowledge
This article discusses Socrates's idea of human wisdom and how it is used in his defense before the people of Athens.
socrates • wisdom • apology • plato • meta-knowledge
This article discusses Socrates's idea of human wisdom and how it is used in his defense before the people of Athens.
socrates • wisdom • apology • plato • meta-knowledge
Nicolaus Copernicus and Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci and his Renaissance contemporary Nicholas Copernicus were two renaissance philosophers who took on the task of analyzing man and nature.
nicolaus copernicus • leonardo da vinci • renaissance philosophy • plato • platonic philosophy
Leonardo da Vinci and his Renaissance contemporary Nicholas Copernicus were two renaissance philosophers who took on the task of analyzing man and nature.
nicolaus copernicus • leonardo da vinci • renaissance philosophy • plato • platonic philosophy
Petrarch and the Dark Ages
The idea of the Middle Ages as a Dark Age is popular today. But it all began somewhere, with a 14th century Italian poet named Petrarch.
petrarch • middle ages • dark ages • humanists • flavio biondo
The idea of the Middle Ages as a Dark Age is popular today. But it all began somewhere, with a 14th century Italian poet named Petrarch.
petrarch • middle ages • dark ages • humanists • flavio biondo
Physical strength
Physical strength has been a prized human attribute since prehistory. Here we celebrate some strongmen from bygone times.
physical strength • strongmen • hercules • wrestling • plato
Physical strength has been a prized human attribute since prehistory. Here we celebrate some strongmen from bygone times.
physical strength • strongmen • hercules • wrestling • plato
Reasons to Read Political Theory
Plato, Aristotle and other political thinkers have much to say about our politics, business and personal lives. Here are good reasons to read their 'outdated' works.
plato • aristotle • political theory • political philosophy • business
Plato, Aristotle and other political thinkers have much to say about our politics, business and personal lives. Here are good reasons to read their 'outdated' works.
plato • aristotle • political theory • political philosophy • business
Sappho of Lesbos
Sappho was a highly-regarded poet whose lyrical style was instrumental in the evolution of poetry. Her stature in ancient academia was legendary.
sappho • lesbos • greek • poetry • muse
Sappho was a highly-regarded poet whose lyrical style was instrumental in the evolution of poetry. Her stature in ancient academia was legendary.
sappho • lesbos • greek • poetry • muse
The Tragedy of Corruption
We have all heard of Atlantis but do we really know the story? Here we take a look at the story presented by Plato.
plato • timaeus • critias • atlantis • abosulte power
We have all heard of Atlantis but do we really know the story? Here we take a look at the story presented by Plato.
plato • timaeus • critias • atlantis • abosulte power
Who is Socrates?
This article touches on who one of the most important philosophical figures of Ancient Greece, who layed out the foundation for Western philosophy as we know it today.
socrates • greek philosopher • ancient greece • plato • history
This article touches on who one of the most important philosophical figures of Ancient Greece, who layed out the foundation for Western philosophy as we know it today.
socrates • greek philosopher • ancient greece • plato • history
Millard Fillmore, Mon Amour: A Review
I've just finished reading a great book. If you are looking for some fun, entertaining reading this holiday season, be sure to check out <b>Millard Fillmore, Mon Amour</b> a novel by John Blumenthal.
john blumenthal • millard fillmore • mon amour • 's wrong with dorfman? • novel
I've just finished reading a great book. If you are looking for some fun, entertaining reading this holiday season, be sure to check out <b>Millard Fillmore, Mon Amour</b> a novel by John Blumenthal.
john blumenthal • millard fillmore • mon amour • 's wrong with dorfman? • novel
Scoop for the Week of May 15th
Marriage break-ups, hot new couples and your favorite celebrities getting the ax. It can only mean one thing: Time for this week's Celebrity Scoop.
celebrity • gossip • hollywood • movies • television
Marriage break-ups, hot new couples and your favorite celebrities getting the ax. It can only mean one thing: Time for this week's Celebrity Scoop.
celebrity • gossip • hollywood • movies • television
The Five Platonic Solids
Demonstrating the often-overlapping sciences of mathematics, philosophy, physics, and theology, the platonic solids have historically been seen as fundamentally important
platonic solids • pythagoras • greek mathematicians • aristotle • plato
Demonstrating the often-overlapping sciences of mathematics, philosophy, physics, and theology, the platonic solids have historically been seen as fundamentally important
platonic solids • pythagoras • greek mathematicians • aristotle • plato
Apuleius, Golden Ass
a brief biography and introduction to Apuleius and his Golden Ass
apuleius • golden ass • moral fable • animal wisdom • cupid and psyche
a brief biography and introduction to Apuleius and his Golden Ass
apuleius • golden ass • moral fable • animal wisdom • cupid and psyche
Cinematic Dream: Time Within Time
A discussion of dream in the cinematic arts focusing on the work of Andrei Tarkovsky, Ingmar Bergman, and Akira Kurosawa. Many links.
art • dreams • andrei tarkovsky • ingmar bergman • akira kurosawa
A discussion of dream in the cinematic arts focusing on the work of Andrei Tarkovsky, Ingmar Bergman, and Akira Kurosawa. Many links.
art • dreams • andrei tarkovsky • ingmar bergman • akira kurosawa
For The Historical Record
An article discussing the meaning of enduring fame within archeology and the written record. Gives historical periods of Ancient Greece.
archeology • pompeii • plato • atlantis • heinrich schliemann
An article discussing the meaning of enduring fame within archeology and the written record. Gives historical periods of Ancient Greece.
archeology • pompeii • plato • atlantis • heinrich schliemann
Inaugural Matt Neal Award
Recognition of the worst and most selfish driving achievement for the year in Australian V8 supercars.
matt neal • jason plato • brock • bathurst • mount panorama
Recognition of the worst and most selfish driving achievement for the year in Australian V8 supercars.
matt neal • jason plato • brock • bathurst • mount panorama
Mythology and Relevance
This article focuses on why mythology is relevant: it can hold truths in its lessons, and can lead us to a greater understanding of our own psychology. As well, a definition of mythology and our responsibilities in discussing mythology are explored.
myth • mythology • legend • folk • lore
This article focuses on why mythology is relevant: it can hold truths in its lessons, and can lead us to a greater understanding of our own psychology. As well, a definition of mythology and our responsibilities in discussing mythology are explored.
myth • mythology • legend • folk • lore
ROMANCING THE STONES : The Romantic Poetry of the Ancient Greeks
Take a short walk through Ancient Greece and the origins of Greek romantic poetry.
greece • poetry • poetry origins • sophocles • sappho
Take a short walk through Ancient Greece and the origins of Greek romantic poetry.
greece • poetry • poetry origins • sophocles • sappho
Defining Ethics
What are personal ethics? Does everyone have them? And what are they for? This article explores the philosophy of ethics and human nature.
nature of ethics • philosophy of ethics • human condition • aristotle • socrates
What are personal ethics? Does everyone have them? And what are they for? This article explores the philosophy of ethics and human nature.
nature of ethics • philosophy of ethics • human condition • aristotle • socrates
Enjoying Political Philosophy
Plato, Aristotle and other political thinkers might seem a bit musty, 'outdated' or just plain boring. Here are suggestions to help make reading them worthwhile!
political theory • reading • required reading • plato • aristotle
Plato, Aristotle and other political thinkers might seem a bit musty, 'outdated' or just plain boring. Here are suggestions to help make reading them worthwhile!
political theory • reading • required reading • plato • aristotle
Heliopolis, Center of Learning
The ancient Egyptian religion only died when Christianity came into the ascendant with the emperor Constantine under the Roman Empire.
roman empire • constantine • plato • alexander • 4th dynasty
The ancient Egyptian religion only died when Christianity came into the ascendant with the emperor Constantine under the Roman Empire.
roman empire • constantine • plato • alexander • 4th dynasty
Manichaeism
Founded by the third-century Persian Prophet Mani, this Gnostic sect was once a contender among the great religions of the Old World.
manichaeism • mani • manichean • manes • gnostic
Founded by the third-century Persian Prophet Mani, this Gnostic sect was once a contender among the great religions of the Old World.
manichaeism • mani • manichean • manes • gnostic
The Reality of Office Politics
The good, the bad and the ugly is present in virtually all companies. Office politics, however, can work in your favour. This article looks at how to play the game.
the reality of office politics • how to survive an office minefield • greek philosopher • plato • fabricius
The good, the bad and the ugly is present in virtually all companies. Office politics, however, can work in your favour. This article looks at how to play the game.
the reality of office politics • how to survive an office minefield • greek philosopher • plato • fabricius
Understanding Professional Ethics
As many cases of ethical violations make the news, it becomes more important to understand the idea of ethics as it has evolved from its philosophical roots.
political ethics • professional ethics • philosophy of ethics • ethics scandal • raytheon scandal
As many cases of ethical violations make the news, it becomes more important to understand the idea of ethics as it has evolved from its philosophical roots.
political ethics • professional ethics • philosophy of ethics • ethics scandal • raytheon scandal
Stoicism and Greek Philosophy
Stoicism was an important early philosophy espoused in Ancient Greece during the golden age of philosophy during the third and second centuries B.C.
stoicism • history of stoicism • zeno of citium • greek philosophy • ancient greek stoics
Stoicism was an important early philosophy espoused in Ancient Greece during the golden age of philosophy during the third and second centuries B.C.
stoicism • history of stoicism • zeno of citium • greek philosophy • ancient greek stoics
Who to Blame?
Who to blame? The agent for not including gems, or you for not knowing all in advance?
travel • egypt • giza • zakkara • memphis
Who to blame? The agent for not including gems, or you for not knowing all in advance?
travel • egypt • giza • zakkara • memphis
You Can Look It Up!
The Web is becoming an increasingly useful substitute for print sources for students seeking reliable quick-reference information on philosophical topics.
encyclopedias • dictionaries • quick-reference • websites • web sites
The Web is becoming an increasingly useful substitute for print sources for students seeking reliable quick-reference information on philosophical topics.
encyclopedias • dictionaries • quick-reference • websites • web sites
Hierarchy as a Worldview in the Middle Ages
The medieval need for hierarchical structure based on religious Neo-platonic philosophy has shaped our way of life and perspective of the world.
medieval neo-platonist philosophy • hierarchy in humanistic psychology • aristotle's great chain of being • analogy to connect visible universe to the invisib • patriarchic medieval worldview
The medieval need for hierarchical structure based on religious Neo-platonic philosophy has shaped our way of life and perspective of the world.
medieval neo-platonist philosophy • hierarchy in humanistic psychology • aristotle's great chain of being • analogy to connect visible universe to the invisib • patriarchic medieval worldview
Sex and Desire I
In the first of a four-part series on sex and desire, we will explore how in Indian mythology, sexuality is carnal, erotic and spiritual at once.
sexuality • desire • indian mythology • radha and krishna • gitagovinda
In the first of a four-part series on sex and desire, we will explore how in Indian mythology, sexuality is carnal, erotic and spiritual at once.
sexuality • desire • indian mythology • radha and krishna • gitagovinda
Murphy and Kelly win back to back Bathursts
Murphy and Kelly repeated their Bathurst 1000 win for Holden by beating a pack of Falcons, although Ford's Ambrose increased his championship lead.
ambrose • holden • bright • richards • v8 supercar
Murphy and Kelly repeated their Bathurst 1000 win for Holden by beating a pack of Falcons, although Ford's Ambrose increased his championship lead.
ambrose • holden • bright • richards • v8 supercar
The Nicomachean Ethics
A review of the Penguin Classics editions of The Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle's great philosophical work on happiness, virtue and moral character.
the nicomachean ethics • aristotle • the nicomachean ethics by aristotle • virtue ethics • aristotle theories of happiness and virtue
A review of the Penguin Classics editions of The Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle's great philosophical work on happiness, virtue and moral character.
the nicomachean ethics • aristotle • the nicomachean ethics by aristotle • virtue ethics • aristotle theories of happiness and virtue
God as the Ultimate Authority in the World
Our concepts of individuality and intellectual property rights are concepts that are fairly new when looking at the grand scale of history.
rise of individuality and intellectual property ri • medieval world view • cult of the individual self • art forgeries • medieval synthesis
Our concepts of individuality and intellectual property rights are concepts that are fairly new when looking at the grand scale of history.
rise of individuality and intellectual property ri • medieval world view • cult of the individual self • art forgeries • medieval synthesis
Pythagoras and Reincarnation
Besides inventing and/or populariazing the Pythagorean Theorum, Pythagoras was also known as a great spiritual leader of his day
pythagoras • reincarnation • mathematician • pythagorean theorum • spiritual leader
Besides inventing and/or populariazing the Pythagorean Theorum, Pythagoras was also known as a great spiritual leader of his day
pythagoras • reincarnation • mathematician • pythagorean theorum • spiritual leader
Start-ups
Be excellent at your passions let somebody else be excellent at the things that are not central to your business goals.
startups • foundation • planning • small business • entrepreneur
Be excellent at your passions let somebody else be excellent at the things that are not central to your business goals.
startups • foundation • planning • small business • entrepreneur
The Hedonism of Epicurus
Epicurus was a hedonist, but his philosophy is often confused with extravagant living and expensive foods. In fact, his theory of pleasure recommended simple living.
epicurus • hedonism • theories of pleasure • ancient philosophy • ethics
Epicurus was a hedonist, but his philosophy is often confused with extravagant living and expensive foods. In fact, his theory of pleasure recommended simple living.
epicurus • hedonism • theories of pleasure • ancient philosophy • ethics
Viewers Vote No On Watching Election Returns
A look at election night tv coverage; this week in tv history; and tv viewing recommendations for the week of November 3rd.
voter turnout • networks • election night coverage • cnn • c-span
A look at election night tv coverage; this week in tv history; and tv viewing recommendations for the week of November 3rd.
voter turnout • networks • election night coverage • cnn • c-span
(Re)presenting Mimesis – sisemiM gnitneserp(eR)
A Re-evaluation of mimesis in terms of contempory hypertext fiction. How does the theory of mimesis change when it encounters hypertextual fictions?
feminist • postmodern • hypertext • hyperfiction • judy malloy
A Re-evaluation of mimesis in terms of contempory hypertext fiction. How does the theory of mimesis change when it encounters hypertextual fictions?
feminist • postmodern • hypertext • hyperfiction • judy malloy
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