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Phil 20a Paper Topics 3Paper Topics 3 Plato
1- Explain Plato's theory of knowledge, support or criticize it. You might want to address the question of the extent to which our contemporary Western ideas about knowledge are similar to Plato's.
2- Explain Socrates' criticism of oratory. Apply this criticism to contemporary politics. Can you accept this
theory without the metaphysical views of Socrates?
3- Explain the difference between the views of Callicles and Socrates. Argue for the superiority of one over the other, or show another alternative.
4- Explain relationship between mind and body for Plato. Argue for or against this view.
5- Explain the connection between love and knowledge for Plato. Support or criticize his view.
6- Explain the implications of Platonism for the role of women in Greek society.
7- Explain Plato's view of self-mastery. Support or criticize it as a path to a good life.
8- Choose a topic of your own related to Plato.
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