Theory of Forms
What analogy did Plato use to explain the forms?
The Analogy of the Cave
What is rationalism?
The primary source of knowledge is reason.
What are the issues with the Demiurge?
The link between the Demiurge and physical world is not explained.
Define apriori.
Knowledge before experience.
"You can't ...... in the same river twice"
Step
What did the prisoners in the cave represent?
People in society.
What is the definition of anamnesis?
We are born with knowledge and have to recollect it.
Explain Aristotle's stronger version of the Demiurge.
The Prime Mover which is explained through observation.
What is meant by dialectical philosophy?
Teachings written down as a conversation.
What do optical illusions show?
That we cannot trust our senses.
What Philosopher inspired Plato's theory of forms?
Socrates.
Define reason.
Logical process of thought.
Why are the forms not useful?
........ ............ - words that mean 'blank slate'.
Tabula Rasa
What example did Plato used to prove apriori knowledge?
The Slave Boy and Geometry
What is the ultimate form and how is it presented?
The Form of The Good / The Sun.
Define Descartes example of the wax.
How would Dawkins argue against the Forms?
They do not exist / they are explained through memes.
What is the name of Plato's god?
The Demiurge
Name a strength of the Cave Allegory.
It still applies to society today.
What is our relationship to the forms?
Our souls which are non-physical.
Why can't the truth be found in the physical world?
It is always changing. Only something non-physical could remain unchanging.
What is the third man argument?
The concept of forms would lead to infinite regress.
What is the term used to explain recollection of the forms?
Anamnesis
What do survival instincts show?
That apriori knowledge exists at birth.