PLATO | Are we in Illusions of Existence ? | Dualistic Journey
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- Опубліковано 14 лис 2023
- #plato 's #philosophy through the lens of his iconic allegory of the Cave.
the realm of #dualism as we dissect Plato's thoughts on reality, justice, and the interplay between the #intelligible and sensible worlds.
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Key Points:
Introduction to Plato's Metaphysics
00:02 Plato's metaphysics explores the duality between the sensible world and the world of ideas.
02:13 The sensible world is a degraded, imperfect form, while the world of ideas is eternal and immutable.
Examples of Intelligible Forms
02:14 Illustration of the concept of intelligible forms using examples like trees and the idea of man.
03:31 Plato argues that everything in our world is an imitation of real objects in the world of ideas.
The Sensible World as the World of Becoming
04:51 Plato associates the sensible world with the world of becoming, characterized by change and transformation.
06:05 Discusses the laws of space and time governing the sensible world.
Challenges in Knowing Things Through Appearances
07:24 Plato challenges knowledge based on sensory perceptions, emphasizing the relativity of sensations.
09:35 True knowledge, according to Plato, involves understanding things in their invariance.
Plato's Allegory of the Cave
11:18 Introduction to Plato's allegory where prisoners in a cave symbolize people unaware of a higher reality.
14:57 The ascent from the cave represents the soul's journey toward the world of ideas.
Cinematic Reference: "The Truman Show"
15:11 Draws parallels between Plato's philosophy and the film "The Truman Show."
17:39 Truman's realization of the falseness of his world mirrors the distinction between the sensible and intelligible realms.
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Why Plato?
Unlock the mysteries of Plato's dualistic worldview, and journey through the shadows to discover the essence of truth. Whether you're a seasoned philosopher or new to Plato's teachings, this podcast promises a thought-provoking exploration into the heart of his profound ideas.
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I have never seen a better narrator than this across the whole of this app. Thanks for these lectures 🔥🔥
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Excellent description of Plato world of shadow and real ideas
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Thanks, that was concise beautifully read. Nothing to do with anything but the Truman ref reminded me of early cinema goers who were startled when the projection of a train came thundering out of the screen.
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Beautiful.
Thank you!
Was thinking Greek visual arts were a search for the perfect 'type', universal, aspirational. Today value seems to be centered on the individual. "Perfect as I am" A rudderless ship. Our loss.
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Have you ever heard of the late Philosopher and Historian, R.G. Collingwood? If you haven't heard of Collingwood, you would do well to put him on your radar. Especially his, "An Essay on Metaphysics".
I personally believe that the Reformed Metaphysics of Collingwood was the greatest accomplishment in all of Western Philosophy.
Collingwood had a running gun battle with the academia of his day and he stung like a Killer Bee. Collingwood destroyed Ayer and logical positivism which was based on the nonsense of Wittgenstein. They were too foolish to realize they were using Metaphysics in order to destroy metaphysics.
Regardless, Collingwood casts an ironclad net of no escape regardless of subject matter or field of knowledge. The metaphysics of Collingwood is unasailable and the reality of quantum mechanics only reveals how spot on Collingwood actually was. But Collingwood was so hated by his contemporaries that his name was excluded from many of the books. The greatest mistake in all of Western Philosophy was in ignoring Collingwood.
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Great content! Id like to offer one opinion, which may be useful, or not. Will explain why.
Your voice, or rather your audio editing, makes it very tiring to actively follow. It is absolutely spot on for listening at a low volume before bed though.
So depending on the intent, it may or may not be useful. Cheers!
PS: Please reconsider disabling downvotes. I believe you know why.
@mfdune , thanks for the feedback! I appreciate your input on the audio editing. I'm not a pro in that department, but I'll definitely explore ways to enhance the listening experience. (maybe from your side try cranking up the volume a notch?) .
Regarding the downvotes, I'm curious to understand your perspective. I value diverse opinions, and disabling downvotes was an attempt to foster open discussion. If you have insights on why having disabling downvotes could be beneficial, !?
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It's funny that you find the voice tiring, for me it is one of the most attractive qualities as timbre perfectly complements the philosophical ambiance.
@illustratedbliss it's intriguing how different elements of the podcast resonate differently with each listener. i m trying to elevate my sound editing level ;-)
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A horrible thought experiment which could never be carried out; therefore the conclusions of which cannot be affirmed. And the Truman Show isn’t entirely analogous to the Allegory.
yeah wasn't entirely but explain to me why Truman didn't catch the True immediately ?
…and truth is not beyond the confines of this world. That sounds like people saying a bunch of people wanted to overthrow the govt, but mysteriously left their guns at home.
@Baczkowa78 ;-)