PHIL 1F90 Study Guide - Final Guide: Cebes

• School: Brock University
• Department: Philosophy
• Course: PHIL 1F90
• Professor: Richard Brown

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Theory of recollection question: give a detailed account of socrates" theory of recollection argument for the immortality of the soul which he bases on the theory that learning is just recollection of the forms. Make certain that you give a detailed account of the relationship that plato thinks exists between the form of absolute equality and some equal sticks or equal stones. Particulars participate in form that"s gives them their name. Some stones are more or less equal than others. Associating a (taste of rum) with b (medication) Must at some previous time of known b. Always ask the degree to which a and b are similar/dissimilar. Must use absolute equality and equal sticks and stones. Beauty- recognition of beautiful particulars (in eye of beholder?) Plato thinks they are absolute, beautiful because partakes in form of beauty. Second question-kinship and weavers cloak: give a detailed account of socrates" kinship argument or the argument from.