Plato's Philosophy
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Plato believed that things in this world are not real and are only copies of the real in the world of ______.

forms,

Aristotle gave a definitive distinction between the theoretical and ______ science.

practical,

For Aristotle, the 'good' is the end goal of ______ sciences.

practical,

Plato recognized change as a process and as a phenomenon that happens in the world, that in fact, it is ______.

<p>constant,</p> Signup and view all the answers

Aristotle extends his analysis from the external world into the province of the human person and declares that even human beings are ______ and move toward actualities.

<p>potentialities,</p> Signup and view all the answers

Plato claimed that despite the reality of change, things remain and they retain their ultimate 'whatness'; that you remain to be you despite the pimple that not sits atop your nose. Plato was convinced that reality is full of these seemingly contrasting manifestations of change and ______.

<p>permanence</p> Signup and view all the answers

Every human beings moves according to some ______.

<p>end,</p> Signup and view all the answers

Plato believed that the task of understanding the world runs parallel with the job of getting into that will make the soul ______

<p>flourish</p> Signup and view all the answers

Aristotle made a definitive distinction between the theoretical and practical ______

<p>science</p> Signup and view all the answers

Among the theoretical disciplines, Aristotle included logic, biology, physics, and ______, among others

<p>metaphysics</p> Signup and view all the answers

Aristotle counted ethics and ______ as practical sciences

<p>politics</p> Signup and view all the answers

The aim of theoretical sciences is 'truth', while the end goal of practical sciences is the ______

<p>'good'</p> Signup and view all the answers

One must find the truth about what the good is before one can even try to locate that which is ______

<p>good</p> Signup and view all the answers

For Aristotle, every human action is a function of the ______ that the person has

<p>purpose (telos)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Plato and Aristotle's Philosophies

Plato's Beliefs

  • Plato believed that things in this world are only copies of the real in the world of Forms.
  • He recognized change as a process and phenomenon that happens in the world, and is, in fact, a constant.
  • Despite the reality of change, things remain and retain their ultimate 'whatness' (essence).
  • Plato believed that reality is full of seemingly contrasting manifestations of change and permanence.
  • He believed the task of understanding the world runs parallel with the job of getting into that will make the soul virtuous.

Aristotle's Distinctions

  • Aristotle gave a definitive distinction between theoretical and practical science.
  • Theoretical disciplines include logic, biology, physics, and mathematics, among others.
  • Practical sciences include ethics and politics.
  • The aim of theoretical sciences is 'truth', while the end goal of practical sciences is the good.

Aristotle's Views on Human Action

  • Every human action is a function of the character that the person has.
  • Aristotle extends his analysis from the external world into the province of the human person and declares that even human beings are potentialities and move toward actualities.
  • The 'good' is the end goal of practical sciences, and one must find the truth about what the good is before one can even try to locate that which is good.

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"Discovering the Good Life in Ancient Greece: Test Your Knowledge on Plato's Philosophy" - Take this quiz to explore the connection between understanding the world and achieving a fulfilling life, according to Plato's perspective. Test your knowledge on the Greek philosopher's philosophical ideas and gain a deeper understanding of how they still resonate in our modern society. Keywords: Ancient Greece, Plato, philosophy, good life, understanding, self.

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