Plato on desire Flashcards
1
Q
aidos
A
shame
2
Q
nomos
A
order
3
Q
physis
A
desire / lust
4
Q
sophrosyne
A
moderation
5
Q
what are the three components to the tripartite soul?
A
spirit, appetite, reason.
6
Q
What was Plato’s take on desire?
A
desire was natural and is apart of our soul so it is something which soul be respected and accepted.
7
Q
how does Phaedrus describe love in the Symposium?
A
describes love as an eromenos, being in love with a virtuous man encourages you to behave well for fear that you might disappoint him.
the desire for an erastes makes you virtuous as you don’t want to upset you lover.
8
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