Plato's 'Phaedo' And Theories On The Nature of The Soul
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An in-depth, 9 page examination of Plato's 'Phaedo' and the immortality of the soul. The writer goes into great philosophical detail-- analyzing Plato's recounting of Socrates' theories on life, death, and the nature of the soul itself. Inquiries are made into whether the soul is in touch with eternal reality.. Whether it can have ultimate knowledge, etc;. Specific quotes from Phaedo are cited throughout the essay.
Filename: Phaedo.wps

Plato's 'Protagoras' # 2 / Is Virtue One Or Many ?
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A 15 page paper that provides an overview of the major arguments presented by Socrates and Protagoras linking virtue and wisdom, temperance, courage, justice and holiness. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Platpyth.wps

Plato's 'Protagoras' / Is Virtue One or Many ?
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A 3 page paper that provides and overview of the arguments of Socrates and Protagoras presented in Plato's Protagoras regarding the separate elements of virtue, including wisdom, temperance, courage, justice, and holiness.
Filename: Protag.wps

Plato's 'Republic' / Allegory of the Cave
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A 3 page essay that provides an overview of the Allegory of the Cave in Book VII of Plato's Republic. This paper suggests that Socrates proposed the Allegory as a way of demonstrating the importance of philosophers in demonstrating knowledge and truth.
Filename: Cave.rtf

Plato's 'Republic' / Plato On Justice And Injustice
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A 4 page paper analyzing the concept of justice as a virtue, and therefore a positive good based on Socrates' arguments presented in Plato's Republic. The writer details Socrates' specific arguments and comments on them analytically. No bibliography.
Filename: Plato1.rtf

Plato's 'Republic' / Relevance to Modern Government
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An 8 page overview of Plato's Republic and of the relevance of his and Socrates thoughts to modern day government. Bibliography list three additional sources.
Filename: Modgov.wps

Plato's 'Republic' / The Noble Myth
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A 3 page paper that describes the Noble Myth of Socrates, also known as the Myth of Metals, in Plato's Republic. The writer suggests that Socrates' concepts about class determinations would not be well supported by the working class of Athens.
Filename: Noblemyt.wps

Plato's 'Republic' / The Sun
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A 7 page paper that provides an overview of Plato's considerations regarding the Sun and goodness in The Republic. This paper demonstrates the ideas presented through Socrates' characterization regarding the image of the sun, reason, knowledge and wisdom. Bibliography lists no additional sources.
Filename: Platosun.rtf

Plato's 'Republic' / Theories Of Justice
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A 6 page paper discussing the debate between Socrates and Thrasymachus concerning justice as opposed to self-interest.. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Platjust.wps