PHILO|SOCRATES|PLATO Flashcards
PHILOSOPHICAL FRAMEWORK
Introduced by?
Greek philosopher Socrates, Plato and Aristotle
“Love of wisdom,” = desire for truth by formulating never-ending questions to provide answers to every inquiry about the nature of human existence.
PHILOSOPHY
AN UNEXAMINED LIFE IS NOT WORTH LIVING
SOCRATES
It goes beyond scientific investigation by exploring all areas of knowledge, such as religion, psychology, politics, physics, and even medicine.
PHILOSOPHY
self is synonymous with the soul
SOCRATES
Employs the inquisitive mind to discover the
ultimate causes, reasons, and principles of everything.
PHILOSOPHY
reason on the human self: who we are, who we should be, and who we will become
SOCRATES
that man must live an examined life and a life of purpose and value.
SOCRATES
Every human possesses an immortal soul that survives the physical body.
SOCRATES
An individual person can have a meaningful and happy life only if he or she becomes virtuous and knows the value of himself or herself,
which can be achieved through incessant soul searching.
SOCRATES
reality consist of 2 dichotomous realms physical and ideal
SOCRATES
Physical and ideal realm
Physical Realm
The physical realm is changeable, transient, and imperfect.
The physical world in which man lives belongs to the physical realm. For Socrates, the body belongs to the physical realm.
as long as the soul is tied to the body, the quest for wisdom is inhibited by the imperfection of the physical realm, where it wanders and is confused.
SOCRATES
Self-the soul-is the immortal entity
Ideal Realm
The ideal realm is unchanging, eternal, and immortal.
the unchanging, eternal, and perfect realm includes the intellectual essence
of the universe and concepts such as truth, goodness, and beauty.
The soul belongs to the ideal realm.
He or she must begin at the source of all knowledge and significance-the self.
SOCRATES
THE SELF IS AN IMMORTAL SOUL
PLATO
His philosophy can be explained as a process of self-knowledge and purification of the sou
PLATO
PLATO introduces the idea of a three-part soul/selF
reason, physical appetite, spirit/passion
divine essence that enables us to think deeply, make wise choices, and achieve a true understanding of eternal truths.
REASON:
our basic biological needs, such as hunger, thirst, and sexual desire.
PHYSICAL APPETITE
basic emotions, such as love, anger, ambition, aggressiveness, and empathy.
SPIRIT/PASSION
These three elements of our selves are in a ___ relationship with one another
dynamic
when the 3 elements is in conflict It is the responsibility of
Reason to sort things out and exert control, thus, restoring a harmonious relationship among the 3 elements of the self.
PLATO:
Genuine happiness can only be achieved by ___
people who consistently make sure that their Reason is in control of their Spirit and Appetite
This harmonious integration under the ____ is the essence of Plato’s concept of justice.
control of Reason
PLATO: In his Theory of Forms, he introduces the concepts of the two worlds:
World of forms
(non-physical ideas)
World of sense
(reality)
World of forms
(non-physical ideas)
real and permanent
World of sense
(reality)
temporary and only a replica of the ideal world.
Because the ___ is regarded as something permanent, man should give more importance to it than the physical body that resides in the world of sense
SOUL
Claims that the sensible world is dependent on the ideal world where the concept of the soul belongs
PLATO
