Philosophy of Soul and Material World

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What is the famous quote attributed to Socrates in the text?

"An unexamined life is not worth living"

What method aims to help individuals remember the knowledge they have forgotten, including their former omniscient self?

Socratic Method

What does the text suggest was the initial existence of man before coming to the material world?

Realm of ideas

Why is it important for individuals to 'know thyself' according to the text?

To live a life of purpose

What does the text suggest happens to man's knowledge once he enters the material world?

It gets stored in his mind

According to Plato, what is the dichotomy of worlds he proposed?

World of Forms and the Material World

What did Augustine believe regarding the world of materials?

It is a temporary home where we are just passing through.

According to Plato, which part of the soul is responsible for how we think, decide, analyze, and process information?

Rational

What key concept did Rene Descartes introduce with his phrase 'Cogito ergo sum'?

Dualism of Mind and Body

What does Plato believe is the true self, unchanging and permanent?

Soul

Explore the concept of soul and material world through the lens of Plato's philosophy. Delve into the dichotomy between the Ideal World and the Material World, understanding the significance of recalling past lives using the Socratic Method.

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