Essays about: "Plato"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 21 essays containing the word Plato.

  1. 1. Separation in Plato's Phaedo

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Filosofiska institutionen

    Author : Johannes Wilhelmsson; [2024]
    Keywords : Plato; Forms; separation; transcendence; Phaedo; independent existence;

    Abstract : An investigation into whether Plato was committed to separate Forms in the Phaedo. Two accounts of separation are distinguished: Gail Fine's modal account where separation is a capacity to exist independendently from sensible particulars, and Daniel D. Devereux' non-modal account where separation is equivalent with non-immanence. READ MORE

  3. 2. Plato - Dishware for visually impaired people.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Lucien Tirou; [2023]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : This Master Thesis aims to explore the design of kitchenware products for visually impaired people. With an estimated 285 million people worldwide experiencing visual impairments, the design of kitchenware products has traditionally focused on aesthetics and functionality for able-bodied individuals, often excluding people with disabilities. READ MORE

  4. 3. A Matter of Time : Was Red Rising’s Gold Society Ripe for Revolution?

    University essay from Karlstads universitet

    Author : Johanna Fredriksson; [2022]
    Keywords : Marx; Marxism; Marxist; Red Rising; Pierce Brown; class; classism; Marx; Marxism; Marxistikt; Red Rising; Pierce Brown; klassystem; klassism;

    Abstract : This C-paper looks at Pierce Brown’s book Red Rising. The first book of a two trilogy series set in adystopian future where humankind has terraformed other planets and moons. The paper explains theways in which Red Rising handles class, and classism through a Marxist lens. READ MORE

  5. 4. Wings of Harmony : An analysis of the conflict of the soul in Plato’s ​Phaedrus

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Filosofiska institutionen

    Author : Mattias Hjelm; [2020]
    Keywords : Plato; Phaedrus; the Republic;

    Abstract : In Plato's Phaedrus, the conflict between the rational and non-rational parts of the soul plays a central role. While the best life, according to Plato, is the rational pursuit of philosophical contemplation, the soul can nevertheless not rid itself from its non-rational parts. READ MORE

  6. 5. Political Knowledge of The European Union among Finnish Citizens and Its Effects to Political Participation

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Rosa Pakarinen; [2020]
    Keywords : Political Participation; Political Knowledge; European Union; Finland; Democracy;

    Abstract : The discussion about what kind of standards are required from democratic citizens dates back to Ancient Greece, Aristotle, and Plato. Democracies require democratic citizens with specific knowledge, competences, and character to work properly (Galston, 2001, p.217). READ MORE