Week 5: Philosophy of Plato

  1. Biography of the philosopher
  2. As pupil of Socrates 
  3. World of ideas vs World of material 
  4. Ideal state 
  5. Tripartite division of soul
  6. Allegory of Cave
  7. Supreem Idea: Goodness 
  8. Philosopher as head of state & Community wife and children 
  9. Four great virtues 
  10. Criticism on literature and its being thrice away from reality

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