Plato’s Theory Of The Forms And Aristotles Theory Of The Four Causes

Question 1

To what extent does Plato’s view of the forms explain the nature of reality?

Answer 1

1. Rationalism vs Empiricism
2. Nature of forms is vague/illogical
3. FOTG/ political philosophy

Question 2

Evaluate Plato’s view on the hierarchy of the farms, including the family good.

Answer 2

1. Rationalism vs empiricism
2. Nature of forms is vague/logical
3. FOTG /political philosophy

Question 3

Critically assess Plato‘s analogy of the cave is an explanation of reality.

Answer 3

1. Rationalism Vs Empiricism
2. Nature forms is vague/logical
3. FOTG/ political philosophy

Question 4

To what extent does Aristotles theory of the Four Causes explain the nature of reality?

Answer 4

1. Rationalism vs Empiricism
2. Telos/Final cause
3. Prime mover

Question 5

Critically evaluate Aristotle’s view on the Prime Mover.

Answer 5

1. Flawed, assumption of purpose
2. Contradiction of rationalism and empiricism
3. Underdeveloped/Religious aspect

Question 6

Aristotles use of the senses to make sense of reality is more effective than Plato’s reliance on reason.

Answer 6

1. Problems with Plato’s innate rationalism
2. Some strengths to Aristotle’s four causes and scientific method
3. Prime Mover