Someone told me I was brave. I am grateful for the compliment but I have to take my habitual dose of overthinking by asking the Socratic question: What is courage? And this is indeed a Socratic question, explored in the dialogue Laches. A quote attributed to Plato answers it rather neatly: 'Courage is knowing what … Continue reading On courage
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I'm officially still in my Plato era (until I fully get into my Aristotle phase). So, here's a little dive into the master's main doctrine. What are Platonic Forms? What are Plato’s reasons for introducing Platonic Forms? How are Platonic Forms different from ordinary objects, such as birds and trees? Platonic Forms are abstract, eternal, … Continue reading What are the Platonic forms?
Here’s an interesting picture: a dinner conversation with Plato, we’re sitting across each on the table, he appreciates the fine olive oil I pour down on everything I have cooked for him, while he indulges me by engaging with my questions. We lack mixing bowls and the concentrated wine, but the meat roasted in Homeric … Continue reading My Dinner with Plato
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