Plato wrote that "Society originates because the individual is not self-sufficient and no two of us is born exactly alike." These two assumptions are the basis for Plato's ideal society, in which different persons specialize in different skills. Plato proposed that philosophers are the right candidates to assume the responsibility of ruling the society, for he assumes only the philosophers have the wherewithal to perceive and work toward the society's common good while avoiding influence from worldly desires in the process. But are Plato's assumptions and proposals in this regard truly feasible?

Describes how three philosophers; Plato, Fernando Savater, and Pierre Hadot explain an individuals transition from a particular and personal frame of mind, into one of universal nature.

Describes ancient Greek philosophers Plato's and Aristotle's views on poetry and the poet. Explores each philosopher's opinion on diction, mechanics, plot and character structure, and imitation.

An overview of basic ideas behind Plato and Aristotle's teachings with regard to the individual. Emphasis is placed both on Plato's view regarding the individual's role within a just society, and on Aristotle's view regarding the importance of pride in an individual's successful pursuit of excellence.

An examination of the different epistemological concepts of Plato and Aristotle regarding what knowledge is and the process through which it is obtained, including an argument for the superiority of their philosophical viewpoints on this issue over those of others.

A critical essay on the literary works of Plato. Considers how the philosophical tones of Plato resembled very much with that of Socrates addressing the similar issues in his own Platonic version of dialogues.

Compares ancient Greek philosopher Plato to 20th century Austrian philosopher Karl Popper. Compares their methodology and Popper's desire to explore the physical world through empirical methods versus Plato's belief that real knowledge is a priori.

Plato's theory of the world of forms explains that there is a timeless and flawless world, which contains ideas instead of matter. There is a problem with that argument, in that the world of forms cannot be timeless and flawless if human births continue to take place.

Answers the question of why Plato argues that divine commands can never be genuinely moral commands. Discusses the divine nature of God and whether morality exists independently of God.

Essay provides a discussion on the Greek philosopher and mathematician Plato.

This discussion explores Plato's concept of forms - their definition and what they represent. His forms are archetypes of material objects, do not exist materially in time or space, and are symmetrically interconnected. Also discussed is Plato's theory on the nature of existence.

Essay consists of a comparison between Thucydides' and Plato's notions of justice.

A summary of theories espoused by Plato in his writings, including the Epistemological "Two-Worlds" Theory, the Theory of Forms, and the paradigm and property models.

Discusses the loss of hope, faith and truth in the lives of modern Americans, using references to Plato.

Provides a brief response to Plato's theory on the world of forms. Discusses merits of the theory. Concludes that nothing in `this world' is perfect, and if there is such a thing as perfection, we are not capable of experiencing it in this reality.