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After Socrates: Episode 6 - Sophrosyne: Tempted by the Good

Dr. John Vervaeke

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Exploring Plato's Theory of Forms and Dialectics

The chapter delves into misconceptions around Plato's theory of forms and the idea of forms as proposition-based, emphasizing the concept of dialectic and 'aspect shifting'. It discusses aspects of 'instant' and the paradoxical nature between rest and motion, illustrated through examples like the Necker cube. The exploration extends to the mystical aspect of Plato's theory regarding the 'good', highlighting its role as a through line connecting virtues and illuminating intelligibility.

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