Dr. John Vervaeke

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

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Apr 25, 2023
Delve into the relationship between the true, the good, and the beautiful. Explore Plato's Theory of Forms and dialectics. Contrast between resisting temptation and being drawn towards the good. Temptation of the Good and 'Really Real'. Contemplative practice of Lectio Divina.
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No Explicit Theory of Forms

  • Plato never explicitly presents a "theory of forms" as traditionally understood, nor gives instructions for dialectic.
  • The standard interpretation, based on eternal essences and another world, doesn't align with Plato's emphasis on non-propositional knowing and becoming wise.
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Eidos as Aspect

  • The Greek word "eidos," often translated as "form," is better understood as "aspect" or "look."
  • This aligns with relevance realization and emphasizes how we perceive things from different perspectives.
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Dialectic as Aspect Shifting

  • Gonzalez argues that Plato's dialectic is not about synthesizing opposing views, but about the "instant" of switching between them.
  • This relates to aspect shifting, like seeing the Necker cube flip between perspectives.
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