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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

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

A class of Philosopher Kings

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

The reality inside the cave is shadow and outside is true

Which type of idealism focuses on aesthetic values?

<p>Aesthetic idealism</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>God's mind holds objective reality together</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The ideal Forms are abstractions and otherworldly</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The mind examines reality and their relationship to one another</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It represents the ultimate truth and reality</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea of metaphysical idealism?

<p>The mind and reality are intertwined</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To illustrate the significance of the physical world in his philosophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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