Plato's 'Gorgias' and 'Phaedrus' / Rhetoric of Morality & Philosophy
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A 5 page paper that demonstrates the essence of truth in determining the epistemological, ontological and axiological arguments in these two works. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Platrhet.wps

Plato's 'Philebus'
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This 5 page analytical discussion of 'Philebus' looks at the work itself, as well as the message Plato is trying to share and the point of the writing. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Philebus.wps

Plato's 'Republic' -- Tyranny
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A complete, 4 page discussion of tyranny as presented in Plato's 'Republic' -- Book IX. A complete evaluation of the philosophers' definition of tyranny is presented -- emphasizing key points made by Plato. No other sources are cited.
Filename: Tyranny.wps

Plato's 'Republic' -- Tyranny # 2
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A thorough, 5 page explication of Plato's definition of tyranny and the tyrant. The writer covers all primary points raised by Plato and discusses the concept as presented from the beginning through the end of Book IX. No other sources cited.
Filename: Tyranny2.wps

Plato's 'Republic' / 'Myths Of The Metals' Or, 'The Noble Lie'
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This 5 page paper discusses what Plato meant by the myths of the metals and how it applied to the larger message of 'The Republic.' Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Metalmyt.wps

Plato's 'Republic' / Allegory of the Cave & Critical Thinking
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A 4 page examination of Plato's Allegory of the Cave, contained in Book VII of The Republic. The paper asserts that Plato's model helps us understand the dangers of accepting other people's views of reality -- a lesson just as applicable today as it was in Plato's time. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Platcave.rtf

Plato's 'Republic' / Allegory Of The Cave # 2
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A 2 page explication of Plato's 'Allegory of the Cave' in which the writer defines the meaning of the light, the sun, and their relevance to knowledge & man's perception of his own environment. It is found that Plato's writing represents an interesting look at the ongoing struggle we face to understand and have knowledge of ourselves. No Bibliography.
Filename: Allegory.wps

Plato's 'Republic' / Allegory of the Cave & Kaku's Theory Of the Universe
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A 5 page paper discussing the possibility that Plato's 'Allegory of the Cave' is similar to the situation human beings find themselves in when facing the complexities of the universe. Different ways of viewing, understanding, and using information changes everything within the sphere of any given existence. Bibliography lists three sources.
Filename: Cave.doc

Plato's 'Republic' / Allegory of the Cave -- Shadows Seen By Prisoners
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This 5 page research paper examines Plato's 'Allegory of the Cave' metaphor in Book VII of The Republic. Specifically discussed are the parallels between the shadows the prisoners see on the wall of the cave and the illusion which passes off as truth in today's technological society. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: Allecave.wps

Plato's 'Republic' / Dion As A Philosopher King
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A 20 page paper discussing Plato's efforts to train Dion II of Syracuse as a philosopher-king. What were the historical factors involved and why was the effort to train Dinonysius the Younger a failure? Bibliography lists nine sources.
Filename: Dionp.wps