Plato's Use of Myths and Cosmological Accounts

The chapter discusses various passages in Plato's works that contain myths and cosmological accounts, exploring their significance and arguing that Plato valued the knowledge and insight they provide. It also raises the question of differentiating between Plato's own use of the term philosophy and the modern interpretation of his works as philosophy, highlighting the need for a more nuanced approach that takes every part of Plato's dialogues seriously.