Another good video. One point though regarding the music example you give I thought of though is that music seems to be different than many other skills is that (at least to me) it seems that the better music isn't necessarily the one that "the most developed". What I mean is that there are punk music for example and some of those musicians really aren't that good in playing the instruments or singing or anything technical regarding music. In music sometimes the most simplistic songs, rhythms and melodies can be as enjoyful as the one's made by the great composers and it's fascinating in that way because that's not something you can say of many things. Also I think of one problem with this argument of Plato's: Not all skills seem to have the subject matter. Think of an athlete as an example, certainly you can think that the viewer (who pays the athletes salary ofc) is in some way the subject matter, however I would argue that the athletes are not trying to entertain them (well not necessarily anyways) and they are just trying to play the game (or whatever is their sport) the best they can and they just happen to be so lucky that they can do that for their living as well. What would you think Plato would have to say to this? Or did I go wrong in some spot?
Yes, you want to keep in mind that the examples are there to support the concept from the text -- in this case, Plato's conception of skill. One can always find something to object to, some exception, in nearly any illustrative example. I'd say that Plato's notion of skill is something that isn't quite as well-developed and thought-out as we'd like -- and that many of the improvements are found in Aristotle. But, that goes beyond the scope and purpose of these kinds of videos
As far as the corporations issue Socrates/Plato would say no. Does Socrates -- who Plato is speaking through a good part of the time -- talk about knowledge that is innate in the sense of an inborn talent? Yes, he mentions it at times. Does he talk about the nature of the ability to gain knowledge? Yes -- Plato provides an entire theory of knowledge and education. You'd want to read Republic, Meno, and Theatetus, among other dialogues
I wish my pilosophy teacher was like you, my actual one does not explain anything, the book we use is more full of definitions rather than explanations, and reading the book or listening to her is same.
So I'm wondering if Socrates talks about the dichotomy of knowledge/skills -- what is innate vs that which must be passed on to others. And if so, I'm wondering if Socrates talks about the nature of the ability to gain knowledge--that is whether someone can be capable of quickly gaining knowledge. If so, then what is his theory of what innate knowledge is. On a different note, would Socrates consider corporations as entities capable of gaining knowledge or have a goal, eg profit,?
In your video's i can understand them but can you try and break it down more i'm 15 and my wisdom is not as strong as yours thanks for the video's though. Sincerely Anthony Lucas
Really think I owe getting 95% in my Plato exam to your videos! So thank you very much
I love your lectures they clear the air (so to speak) on my philosophy course. Thank you!
I'm glad they're proving helpful for you
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Another good video. One point though regarding the music example you give I thought of though is that music seems to be different than many other skills is that (at least to me) it seems that the better music isn't necessarily the one that "the most developed". What I mean is that there are punk music for example and some of those musicians really aren't that good in playing the instruments or singing or anything technical regarding music. In music sometimes the most simplistic songs, rhythms and melodies can be as enjoyful as the one's made by the great composers and it's fascinating in that way because that's not something you can say of many things.
Also I think of one problem with this argument of Plato's: Not all skills seem to have the subject matter. Think of an athlete as an example, certainly you can think that the viewer (who pays the athletes salary ofc) is in some way the subject matter, however I would argue that the athletes are not trying to entertain them (well not necessarily anyways) and they are just trying to play the game (or whatever is their sport) the best they can and they just happen to be so lucky that they can do that for their living as well. What would you think Plato would have to say to this? Or did I go wrong in some spot?
Yes, you want to keep in mind that the examples are there to support the concept from the text -- in this case, Plato's conception of skill. One can always find something to object to, some exception, in nearly any illustrative example.
I'd say that Plato's notion of skill is something that isn't quite as well-developed and thought-out as we'd like -- and that many of the improvements are found in Aristotle. But, that goes beyond the scope and purpose of these kinds of videos
He does to some extent -- but not here
As far as the corporations issue Socrates/Plato would say no.
Does Socrates -- who Plato is speaking through a good part of the time -- talk about knowledge that is innate in the sense of an inborn talent? Yes, he mentions it at times. Does he talk about the nature of the ability to gain knowledge? Yes -- Plato provides an entire theory of knowledge and education. You'd want to read Republic, Meno, and Theatetus, among other dialogues
I wish my pilosophy teacher was like you, my actual one does not explain anything, the book we use is more full of definitions rather than explanations, and reading the book or listening to her is same.
So I'm wondering if Socrates talks about the dichotomy of knowledge/skills -- what is innate vs that which must be passed on to others. And if so, I'm wondering if Socrates talks about the nature of the ability to gain knowledge--that is whether someone can be capable of quickly gaining knowledge. If so, then what is his theory of what innate knowledge is.
On a different note, would Socrates consider corporations as entities capable of gaining knowledge or have a goal, eg profit,?
Hello Gregory,
Can you please tell me main point of this book in simple and short sentence. That would be very helpful for me
Thanks
Thank you.
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When you say you aren't a supporter of the union, do you specifically mean the Chicago Teachers' Union, or unions in general?
I support some unions. Some I don't. Depends a lot on whether they really serve their constituents and other stakeholders
Sorry to hear that your class is like that. It must be rather frustrating
In your video's i can understand them but can you try and break it down more i'm 15 and my wisdom is not as strong as yours thanks for the video's though.
Sincerely Anthony Lucas