Welcome back you amazing nerds. In this text I plan to continue exploring Plato’s theory of ideas and pick up at the cliffhanger I left you in the last text. Today we’ll be exploring one of the most well-known metaphors of Plato: the allegory of the cave (Russell, 1946). But how do we get intoContinueContinue reading “Plato Part 3 – The Allegory of the Cave: Do you see a light?”
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Plato Part 2 – Theory of Ideas: Do you have any Idea of what any of this is?
Welcome back you amazing nerds. It’s been a while since I’ve presented you with a new text on philosophy, but that is because we have now started exploring more structured philosophical theories and ideas. It also means we are gradually getting into more interesting and influential theories and ideas! So, it has taken me longerContinueContinue reading “Plato Part 2 – Theory of Ideas: Do you have any Idea of what any of this is?”
Plato Part 1 – Broad shoulders are needed to move philosophy
Welcome back, awesome nerds. I continue my journey through philosophy, in this text reaching the very famous philosopher that was Plato. He is often considered the most influential philosopher in history, with his philosophical ideas shaping even most Christian theology and philosophy (Russel, 1946). Thus, whenever we are looking at the history of philosophy, heContinueContinue reading “Plato Part 1 – Broad shoulders are needed to move philosophy”
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