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Platonic Idealism in Western Philosophy

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What is the main idea of Plato's Allegory of the Cave?

To illustrate the difference between Opinion and Knowledge (correct)

To demonstrate the importance of the ideal republic

To argue that God's mind holds objective reality together

To prove that the perfect human being cannot exist in the natural world

What is the concept of Plato's ideal republic ruled by?

A class of Philosopher Kings (correct)

A group of people with highest moral values

A Philosopher Queen

A council of objective idealists

What is the main distinction between the reality inside and outside the cave in Plato's Allegory?

The reality inside the cave is real and outside is ideal

The reality inside the cave is ideal and outside is real

The reality inside the cave is subjective and outside is objective

The reality inside the cave is shadow and outside is true (correct)

Which type of idealism focuses on aesthetic values?

Aesthetic idealism Signup and view all the answers

What is the argument of Bishop George Berkeley in metaphysical idealism?

God's mind holds objective reality together Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of the ideal Forms in Plato's philosophy?

The ideal Forms are abstractions and otherworldly Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the mind and reality in metaphysical idealism?

The mind examines reality and their relationship to one another Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the sun in Plato's Allegory of the Cave?

It represents the ultimate truth and reality Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea of metaphysical idealism?

The mind and reality are intertwined Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Plato's writing about the law and politics of the physical world?

To illustrate the significance of the physical world in his philosophy Signup and view all the answers