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platonism


Meanings
  • A philosophical system founded by Plato, based on ideal forms, or archetypes, which are unchanging, eternal, and perfect. It is characterized by its dualism, which posits a distinction between the material world and the world of ideas.

    - "Platonism is a philosophical system that believes in the existence of ideal forms."
    - "The theory of ideal forms is a central tenet of Platonism."

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Etymology
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Derived from the name of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato (c. 427–347 BCE).


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  1. Plato's most famous student was Aristotle, who went on to develop his own philosophical system.

  2. The term 'Platonism' was not used by Plato himself, but was coined by later philosophers to describe his teachings.


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  1. Aristotelianism: A philosophical system founded by Aristotle, which contrasts with Platonism in its emphasis on the material world and the importance of experience.

  2. Neoplatonism: A philosophical movement that developed in the late ancient world as a synthesis of Platonism and other philosophical systems, such as Aristotelianism and Stoicism.


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Platonism has had a profound influence on Western philosophy and culture. It has been explored in depth by many philosophers, including Aristotle, Plotinus, and Descartes. Platonic ideals have been used to interpret various works of art and literature, such as Shakespeare's 'Symposium' and Dante's 'Divine Comedy'.

How to Memorize "platonism"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a world of perfect forms, which exist independently of the material world.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'Platonism' with the idea of perfect, eternal forms.
    - Think of Plato's 'Allegory of the Cave' when memorizing Platonism.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Perfect Plato' to remember the meaning of Platonism.


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