Essays on Philosophical Works

In Plato`s ‘Apology, Socrates’ defense or apology begins once his accusers have browse the deposition outlining the fees against him. As such, Apology is simply a partial document of the whole trial, although Athenian meticulously addresses each of his detractors’ arguments, thereby making it straightforward…

In Plato`s ‘Apology, Socrates’ protection or apology starts when his accusers have browse the deposition outlining the charges towards him. As such, Apology is just a partial file of the complete trial, tho’ Socrates meticulously addresses every of his detractors’ arguments, thereby developing it easy…

Have you ever wondered what It would be like for two of the worlds most influential thinkers in the realm of philosophy, Plato and the sixteenth century’s most prominent adherent for philosophy Rene Descartes to have a conversation? Both Descartes and Plato seemed to distrust…

Socrates meets Euthyphro outside a public building (I presume it is a court) in Athens, Greece. Euthyphro is surprised to see Socrates here and asks if he has a lawsuit here just as Euthyphro himself has. Socrates explains that someone from a political subdivision of…

Understanding yourself is the beginning of all wisdom. Wisdom itself is a perceived understanding of not only one’s self but as well as external forces that have a significant influence on decision making. Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave” effectively touches on the idea that in…

Throughout history, they way humans perceive an assortment of different topics is greatly influenced by what we hear and see rather than what it actually is. Similar to Platos, Allegory of the Cave, where a group of prisoners had been locked up in a cavern…

Marriage – the legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship (historically and in some jurisdictions specifically a union between a man and a woman). When two people make a public pledge or commitment to each other to share…

Introduction Plato was a philosopher during the fifth century BCE. He was an understudy of Socrates and later instructed Aristotle. He established the Academy, a scholarly program which many consider being the first Western university. Plato composed numerous philosophical writings. He devoted his life to…

Introduction In this essay, I will explain about my truth and will compare it with Plato’s theory of truth. You might ask, why Plato in particular? Well, to tell you the truth, since week four of our reading and work assignments, I could not put…

Introduction In this essay, I will argue the question through the character of Socrates in Plato’s Book V from the Republic, how he chooses to stand on the base of having an efficient and prospers republic and the arguments he uses to reach that conclusion….