Platos Analogy of the Cave
For those of you that understand any philosophy.
Ive just started learning about this and i find it the most incredible thought process ever.
Just been reading about the theory of forms as well.
It is the most brilliant subject ive ever taken.
Anybody recommend any good reading on the subject
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TurboTom
For those of you that understand any philosophy.
Ive just started learning about this and i find it the most incredible thought process ever.
Just been reading about the theory of forms as well.
It is the most brilliant subject ive ever taken.
Anybody recommend any good reading on the subjectn
The theory of opposites? I like it
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FellMonster
The theory of opposites? I like it
Sorry i just realised they were separate.
Its stuff like if a wall is to keep nthings from entering, a door is to let things in isnt it.
Everything has an opposite.
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TurboTom
Sorry i just realised they were separate.
Its stuff like if a wall is to keep nthings from entering, a door is to let things in isnt it.
Everything has an opposite.
Those "n's" again
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FellMonster
Those "n's" again
bloody ns.
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I have a video explaining the cave theory. It only takes 10 minutes and is very interesting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2afuTvUzBQ
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As an introduction to some of the main theories developed over the years, Sophies World by Jostein Gaarder is a great read. A novel about a girl corresponding with a mystery man who begins to trace the development of philosophical thought (there is a reason for this).
Worth a look. I've just recommended to my step-daughter who's also jusr started her A-level philosophy.
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Just noticed this thread's up twice. Looks like this one's the proper one, but posted the following on t'other:
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As an introduction to some of the main theories developed over the years, Sophies World by Jostein Gaarder is a great read. A novel about a girl corresponding with a mystery man who begins to trace the development of philosophical thought (there is a reason for this).
Worth a look. I've just recommended to my step-daughter who's also jusr started her A-level philosophy.
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I read philosophical logic as part of my original degree.
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Quite liked 'Zen and the art of Motorcycle Maintenance'.