Plato Definitions

Question 1

Epistemology

Answer 1

Theory of knowledge

Question 2

Rationalism

Answer 2

The practice of basing opinions and actions on reason and knowledge

Question 3

Empiricism

Answer 3

The theory that all knowledge is based on experience derived from the senses

Question 4

A-posteriori knowledge

Answer 4

Have to investigate to verify your statement

Question 5

A-priori knowledge

Answer 5

Know it’s true prior to experiencing

Question 6

Form

Answer 6

Perfect version of something

Question 7

World of forms

Answer 7

Eternal, perfect and good world containing forms

Question 8

Form of the good

Answer 8

Gives value to all other forms

Question 9

Demiurge

Answer 9

A being responsible for the creation of the universe

Question 10

Analogy of the cave

Answer 10

Story to demonstrate/explain Plato’s theory of the forms

Question 11

The cave

Answer 11

Represents our world

Question 12

Shadows

Answer 12

Represents the reflections of the world of the forms

Question 13

Participate

Answer 13

Imitations or resemblance to forms

Question 14

Shadow/material world

Answer 14

Our world

Question 15

The philosopher

Answer 15

Those who have access to world of forms by asking questions