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Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Plato::person}} develops the thesis that the life of {{c2::reason}} is the happiest and best.
Published	07/30/2024	These are the two basic philosophical conceptions relevant to Plato's ethical theory:{{c1::The doctrine of teleology}}{{c1::Theory of ideas or forms}}
Published	07/30/2024	The {{c1::doctrine of teleology::Platonic concept}} stresses that everything within the universe has a {{c2::purpose or proper function::characteristi…
Published	07/30/2024	The {{c1::theory of forms or ideas::Platonic concept}} stresses that general concepts or ideas {{c2::are not::are/are not}} derived from experience bu…
Published	07/30/2024	In Platonic Ethics, ideas and forms are {{c1::unchanging::changeable/unchanging}} while physical objects that copy them in the spatio-temporal world a…
Published	07/30/2024	In Platonic Ethics, the forms or ideas are real and physical objects are copies of these forms. {{c1::T::T/F}}
Published	07/30/2024	In Platonic Ethics, the {{c1::intelligible world::intelligible world/world of appearances}} is the world of ideas/forms that is perfect while the {{c1…
Published	07/30/2024	1. The Good 2. Meta-physical Forms3. Mathematical Objects
Published	07/30/2024	In the two worlds according to Plato, the there exists {{c1::knowledge of objects::object}} and {{c1::mental state::mind}}
Published	07/30/2024	Plato maintains that ethics is subjective unlike mathematical sciences. {{c1::F. Accdg. to Plato, it is as OBJECTIVE as the mathematical sciences.::T/…
Published	07/30/2024	In Platonic Ethics, the {{c1::ethical forms::term, Platonic ethics}} are {{c2::objective::subjective/objective}} standards of morality which guide and…
Published	07/30/2024	According to Plato, bodily appetites, irrational desires, and false values could cloud one's vision and keep him from the truth. {{c1::T::T/F}}
Published	07/30/2024	In Platonic Ethics, the Good is the first goal next to Forms which all things in the universe are seeking to realize. {{c1::F. The Good is the FINAL g…
Published	07/30/2024	In Platonic Ethics, {{c1::The Good::from the intelligible world}} is the ultimate source of intelligibility and meaning, thus it is the {{c2::highest:…
Published	07/30/2024	In Platonic Ethics, when we attain "the good", it means we have already understood the meaning or reality of our experience. {{c1::T::T/F}}
Published	07/30/2024	In Platonic Ethics, in the world of knowledge, the Good appears last, thus it requires no effort to be seen. {{c1::F. It does require effort.::T/F}}
Published	07/30/2024	In Platonic Ethics, then the good is understood, it is inferred that it is the universal author of all things beautiful and right, the parent and lord…
Published	07/30/2024	Contrary to the claim of Plato, Sophists claim that {{c1::man}} is the measure of all things, thus our moral norms are {{c2::subjective::subjective/ob…
Published	07/30/2024	Sophists like Pythagoras and Plato believe that there is no objective standard of morality because man is the measure of all things. {{c1::F. Plato be…
Published	07/30/2024	According to the Sophists, there exist a higher set of moral standards beyond convention. {{c1::F. For Sophists, convention is the highest set of mora…
Published	07/30/2024	1. Some things are good for their own [[oc1::sake]] and not for their consequences2. Some things are good for their own [[oc2::value]] and f…
Published	07/30/2024	Plato claims that life falls into the second category of good, wherein some things are good for their own value and for their consequences.{{c1::T::T/…
Published	07/30/2024	In Platonic Ethics, the highest form of Good is the thing which anyone would prefer and gain happiness, for its {{c1::value and consequences::value/co…
Published	07/30/2024	In Platonic Ethics, The essential core of the person is his {{c1::psyche or soul}}
Published	07/30/2024	In Platonic Ethics, although we have one soul, based on our inner experience, we find inner conflicts and competing forces warring within us [T/F]{{c1…
Published	07/30/2024	In Platonic Ethics, the tripartite soul consists of{{c1::Bodily appetitesReasonSpirit – passion and emotions::3}}
Published	07/30/2024	In Platonic Ethics, The {{c1::bodily appetites::Tripartite Soul Component}} are associated with our bodily needs and desires
Published	07/30/2024	In Platonic Ethics, The {{c1::bodily appetites::Tripartite Soul Component}} pull us toward physical gratification
Published	07/30/2024	In Platonic Ethics, The {{c1::reason::Tripartite Soul Component}} is the rational and more reflective part of the soul sometimes vetoes the urgings of…
Published	07/30/2024	In Platonic Ethics, The {{c1::reason::Tripartite Soul Component}} also has its own rational desires, like desire for truth and understanding.
Published	07/30/2024	In Platonic Ethics, The {{c1::spirit::Tripartite Soul Component}} is associated with passion or emotion.
Published	07/30/2024	In Platonic Ethics, The {{c1::spirit::Tripartite Soul Component}} is distinct from the two parts of the tripartite soul because we can be moved by eit…
Published	07/30/2024	In Platonic Ethics, The {{c1::spirit::Tripartite Soul Component}} is a motive force but it receives its direction from the two other faculties, it can…
Published	07/30/2024	In Platonic Ethics, The {{c1::(bodily) appetites::Tripartite Soul Component}} are the lowest but the most dangerous of our desires, it is the voice th…
Published	07/30/2024	In Platonic Ethics, The {{c1::reason::Tripartite Soul Component}} is the highest faculty that seeks the higher good, it is reason that controls the ap…
Published	07/30/2024	In Platonic Ethics, The {{c1::spirit::Tripartite Soul Component}} could either make a motive out of the competing commands of the appetites and reason
Published	07/30/2024	In Platonic Ethics, The {{c1::(bodily) appetites::Tripartite Soul Component}} would naturally seek gratification and reason must control the spirit’s …
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Published	07/30/2024	CourageJusticeTemperanceWisdom
Published	07/30/2024	In Platonic Ethics, each virtue finds its place within the elements of the {{c1::soul}}.
Published	07/30/2024	In Platonic Ethics, it is {{c1::wisdom}} that allows {{c2::reason}} to be in control of the person and guides the other parts of the soul.
Published	07/30/2024	In Platonic Ethics, {{c1::reason::Tripartite Soul Component}} becomes like a commander or a director who understand the whole picture and helps others…
Published	07/30/2024	In Platonic Ethics, the virtue of {{c1::courage}} enables the spirit to subordinate itself to the counsel of reason and applies its energy, ambitions …
Published	07/30/2024	In Platonic Ethics, the healthy spirit holds fast to the command of reason and ignores the pulls of pain and pleasure. With the virtue of {{c1::courag…
Published	07/30/2024	In Platonic Ethics, the virtue of {{c1::temperance}} is manifested when the appetites control and moderate their desires for pleasure and subordinate …
Published	07/30/2024	In Platonic Ethics, The virtue of {{c1::temperance}} is not a complete denial of the body’s needs and desires but a sense of balance and mastery.
Published	07/30/2024	In Platonic Ethics, {{c1::Justice}} the over-arching virtue that is present when all the other elements have achieved their correct balance within the…
Published	07/30/2024	In Platonic Ethics, The {{c1::just::virtue (adj)}} person is one who possesses {{c2::wisdom::virtue}}, {{c2::courage::virtue}} and {{c2::temperance::v…
Published	07/30/2024	In Platonic Ethics, {{c1::Justice::virtue}} is a condition wherein all the various elements of the person are balance and in the right order.
Published	07/30/2024	The {{c2::morally virtuous::Top Figure in Platonic Ethics}} person is one who is rationally, biologically and emotionally balanced, in Platonic terms,…
Published	07/30/2024	In Platonic Ethics, the {{c1::virtuous::adj}} person has his/her desires and passions function harmoniously under the governance of {{c2::reason::Trip…
Published	07/30/2024	In Platonic Ethics, {{c1::knowledge::noun}} produces a harmonious person, in the sense that when reason governs the desires and passions, and orderly …
Published	07/30/2024	In Platonic Ethics, only {{c1::knowledge::noun}} can lead to virtue.
Published	07/30/2024	In Platonic Ethics, The person who has the virtues of {{c1::justice}} and {{c1::wisdom}} knows the physical pleasure and allows them their proper plac…
Published	07/30/2024	In Platonic Ethics, The truly happy person sets in order his own inner life and is his own master and his own law and at peace with himself. [T/F]{{c1…
Published	07/30/2024	The most virtuous man is content with everyone knowing and applauding him/her for being virtuous [T/F]{{c1::F, when you advertise youself as virtuous,…
Published	07/30/2024	The {{c1::idea of the Good::Platonic Concept}} is the conception that unites the {{c2::principle of teleology::Platonic Concept}} and the {{c2::theory…
Published	07/30/2024	Plato's Two World Theory {{c1::World of Forms}}{{c1::Imperfect or Physical World}}
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