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    and should not perform if it is an unjust action after examining. A great example demonstrating this point can be found in Apology‚ where Socrates states “You’re not thinking straight‚ sir‚ if you think that a man who’s any use at all should give any opposing weight to the risk of living or dying‚ instead of looking to this

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    As we know‚ the age of Ancient Greece had given to us many ideas‚ inventions and genial persons‚ and now days it is difficult to imagine our world without them. One of the most famous names of that age was Plato. He was philosopher‚ mathematic and teacher. Never the less‚ a few persons know why actually he was so famous. So‚ do you know where words “Academy” and «Benefit» came from or who created “Metaphysics” as field of science? Unfortunately‚ the extant data‚ which showed dates

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    The Life of Plato

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    The Life of Plato Plato is one of the most important founding figures in Western philosophy and has had an impact on nearly every philosopher from all time periods. Alongside his mentor Socrates and his student Aristotle‚ Plato created some of the most significant works in philosophy; ultimately building the framework for western philosophic education. The dialogues of his works are wide ranging‚ from focuses on life and reality beyond what we see and hear‚ and subjects as practical rules

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    subject of most philosophers; a quick definition for justice could be the quality of being fair and reasonable. A lot of philosophers have written on this subject and have had debates. Two of the most significant ones are Plato and Aristotle‚ who are two leading figures of ancient Greek civilization and both thought about justice and established theories about the aspects of being just. Plato was a student of Socrates‚ and Aristotle was a student of Plato. Aristotle studied under Plato and remained

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    Plato vs. Machiavelli

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    and Machiavelli’s The Prince each present an “idealstate along with a description of what an “ideal” founder of such a state would be like. The ideals of these two great men differ immensely and the foundation for these differences can be found in their distinctive views regarding human nature. Once this is assessed the picture that each man paints of their ideal ruler or founder becomes much clearer. Plato promotes the concept of philosopher-kings who rule over his imagined Utopian society‚ while

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    Aristotle’s Critique of Plato Aristotle took a distinct path verging from the foundation of Plato’s philosophy. In order to control society Plato used the noble lie‚ so people under the state wouldn’t question their place in life. Aristotle‚ on the other hand‚ used the idea of "civic virtue of friendship" to create a sense of community. "For Aristotle‚ friendship is a virtue "most necessary for our life." Without friendship‚ life would be missing a major dimension and in consequence our live

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    : steady state theory dust cloud theory pulsating theory In cosmology‚ the Steady State theory (also known as the Infinite Universe theory or continuous creation) is a model developed in 1948 by Fred Hoyle‚ Thomas Gold‚ Hermann Bondi and others as an alternative to the Big Bang theory (known‚ usually‚ as the standard cosmological model). In steady state views‚ new matter is continuously created as the universe expands‚ so that the perfect cosmological principle is adhered

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    Plato vs. Aristotle

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    Plato vs. Aristotle Plato and Aristotle‚ two philosophers in the 4th century‚ hold polar views on politics and philosophy in general. This fact is very cleverly illustrated by Raphael’s "School of Athens" (1510-11; Stanza della Segnatura‚ Vatican)‚ where Plato is portrayed looking up to the higher forms; and Aristotle is pointing down because he supports the natural sciences. In a discussion of politics‚ the stand point of each philosopher becomes an essential factor. It is not coincidental

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    Plato on the Parthenon

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    The philosophical ideas of Plato that relate to the Parthenon include whether the structure is an element of the Visible World or the Intelligible World. In my opinion‚ Plato would view the Parthenon as an object in the Visible World. The Parthenon is a one of a kind monument that is tangible and exists in our real world. The Parthenon is an architectural project and deals with forms of science and mathematics. Plato’s view of science and mathematics are categorized as forms in the Intelligible

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    Timaeus By Plato

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    Plato was a great philosopher who helped shape the thinking of his fellow peers. He was able to do so greatly by publishing a soon-to-be famous dialogue. Moreover‚ the Timaeus is one of Plato’s most well-known works. In this dialogue‚ he presents his audience with a very elaborate explanation on how the universe was created and formed. In the Timaeus‚ Plato made sure to include certain contributors who featured: Socrates‚ Timaeus‚ Hemocrates‚ and Critias. Plato created this masterpiece because he

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