Plato: Difference between revisions
(Created page with "Plato (428/427 or 424/423 – 348/347 BCE) was a philosopher, as well as mathematician, in Classical Greece. He is considered an essential figure in the development of philoso...") |
|||
| (2 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
Plato (428/427 or 424/423 – 348/347 BCE) was a philosopher, as well as mathematician, in Classical Greece. He is considered an essential figure in the development of philosophy, especially the Western tradition, and he founded the Academy in Athens, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world. Along with Socrates and his most famous student, Aristotle, Plato laid the foundations of Western philosophy and science. Plato's dialogues have been used to teach a range of subjects, including philosophy, logic, ethics, rhetoric, religion and mathematics. His lasting themes include Platonic love, the theory of forms, the five regimes, innate knowledge, among others. His theory of forms launched a unique perspective on abstract objects, and led to a school of thought called Platonism.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plato Plato]</ref> | Plato (428/427 or 424/423 – 348/347 BCE) was a philosopher, as well as mathematician, in Classical Greece. He is considered an essential figure in the development of philosophy, especially the Western tradition, and he founded the Academy in Athens, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world. Along with Socrates and his most famous student, Aristotle, Plato laid the foundations of Western philosophy and science. Plato's dialogues have been used to teach a range of subjects, including philosophy, logic, ethics, rhetoric, religion and mathematics. His lasting themes include Platonic love, the theory of forms, the five regimes, innate knowledge, among others. His theory of forms launched a unique perspective on abstract objects, and led to a school of thought called Platonism.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plato Plato]</ref> | ||
==Plato and Pythagoras==Although Socrates influenced [[Plato]] directly as related in the dialogues, the influence of [[Pythagoras]] upon Plato also appears to have significant discussion in the philosophical literature. [[Pythagoras]], or in a broader sense, the Pythagoreans, allegedly exercised an important influence on the work of Plato. According to R. M. Hare, this influence consists of three points: (1) The platonic Republic might be related to the idea of "a tightly organized community of like-minded thinkers", like the one established by Pythagoras in Croton. (2) There is evidence that Plato possibly took from [[Pythagoras]] the idea that mathematics and, generally speaking, abstract thinking is a secure basis for philosophical thinking as well as "for substantial theses in science and morals". (3) Plato and Pythagoras shared a "mystical approach to the soul and its place in the material world". It is probable that both were influenced by Orphism. Aristotle claimed that the philosophy of Plato closely followed the teachings of the [[Pythagorean]]s.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plato Plato]</ref> | ==Plato and Pythagoras== | ||
Although Socrates influenced [[Plato]] directly as related in the dialogues, the influence of [[Pythagoras]] upon Plato also appears to have significant discussion in the philosophical literature. [[Pythagoras]], or in a broader sense, the Pythagoreans, allegedly exercised an important influence on the work of Plato. According to R. M. Hare, this influence consists of three points: (1) The platonic Republic might be related to the idea of "a tightly organized community of like-minded thinkers", like the one established by Pythagoras in Croton. (2) There is evidence that Plato possibly took from [[Pythagoras]] the idea that mathematics and, generally speaking, abstract thinking is a secure basis for philosophical thinking as well as "for substantial theses in science and morals". (3) Plato and Pythagoras shared a "mystical approach to the soul and its place in the material world". It is probable that both were influenced by Orphism. Aristotle claimed that the philosophy of Plato closely followed the teachings of the [[Pythagorean]]s.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plato Plato]</ref> | |||
==Platonic Solids== | ==Platonic Solids== | ||
[[File:PlatonicSolidsHomeSlide.jpg|thumb|right|Platonic Solids]]The Mystery Schools of [[Pythagoras]] and the ancient Greeks taught that these five solids are the core patterns behind physical creation. Four of the [[Platonic Solids]] are the archetypal patterns behind the four elements in all creation, Earth, Fire, Air, and Water. The fifth pattern was considered to be Universal Substance of creation and in some Mystery Schools was considered the fifth element of Aether. The fifth solid is the dodecahedron and its usage in the material world was closely guarded as it was felt to be dangerous if it was misused. We are acutely aware the [[NAA]] and many of the Illuminati lines has misused these as forms that are the basis of reversal ten structures that have been placed on the earth as [[Mind Control]] matrices. | [[File:PlatonicSolidsHomeSlide.jpg|thumb|right|Platonic Solids]]The Mystery Schools of [[Pythagoras]] and the ancient Greeks taught that these five solids are the core patterns behind physical creation. Four of the [[Platonic Solids]] are the archetypal patterns behind the four elements in all creation, Earth, Fire, Air, and Water. The fifth pattern was considered to be Universal Substance of creation and in some Mystery Schools was considered the fifth element of Aether. The fifth solid is the dodecahedron and its usage in the material world was closely guarded as it was felt to be dangerous if it was misused. We are acutely aware the [[NAA]] and many of the Illuminati lines has misused these as forms that are the basis of reversal ten structures that have been placed on the earth as [[Mind Control]] matrices. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
| Line 14: | Line 12: | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
[[Orphic Mysteries]] | |||
[[The Sacred Decad]] | [[The Sacred Decad]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:15, 26 February 2015
Plato (428/427 or 424/423 – 348/347 BCE) was a philosopher, as well as mathematician, in Classical Greece. He is considered an essential figure in the development of philosophy, especially the Western tradition, and he founded the Academy in Athens, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world. Along with Socrates and his most famous student, Aristotle, Plato laid the foundations of Western philosophy and science. Plato's dialogues have been used to teach a range of subjects, including philosophy, logic, ethics, rhetoric, religion and mathematics. His lasting themes include Platonic love, the theory of forms, the five regimes, innate knowledge, among others. His theory of forms launched a unique perspective on abstract objects, and led to a school of thought called Platonism.[1]
Plato and Pythagoras
Although Socrates influenced Plato directly as related in the dialogues, the influence of Pythagoras upon Plato also appears to have significant discussion in the philosophical literature. Pythagoras, or in a broader sense, the Pythagoreans, allegedly exercised an important influence on the work of Plato. According to R. M. Hare, this influence consists of three points: (1) The platonic Republic might be related to the idea of "a tightly organized community of like-minded thinkers", like the one established by Pythagoras in Croton. (2) There is evidence that Plato possibly took from Pythagoras the idea that mathematics and, generally speaking, abstract thinking is a secure basis for philosophical thinking as well as "for substantial theses in science and morals". (3) Plato and Pythagoras shared a "mystical approach to the soul and its place in the material world". It is probable that both were influenced by Orphism. Aristotle claimed that the philosophy of Plato closely followed the teachings of the Pythagoreans.[2]
Platonic Solids
The Mystery Schools of Pythagoras and the ancient Greeks taught that these five solids are the core patterns behind physical creation. Four of the Platonic Solids are the archetypal patterns behind the four elements in all creation, Earth, Fire, Air, and Water. The fifth pattern was considered to be Universal Substance of creation and in some Mystery Schools was considered the fifth element of Aether. The fifth solid is the dodecahedron and its usage in the material world was closely guarded as it was felt to be dangerous if it was misused. We are acutely aware the NAA and many of the Illuminati lines has misused these as forms that are the basis of reversal ten structures that have been placed on the earth as Mind Control matrices.