The Platonic and Aristotelian Conception of the Soul
Title: The Platonic and Aristotelian Conception of the Soul
Category: /Social Sciences/Philosophy
Details: Words: 2499 | Pages: 9 (approximately 235 words/page)
The Platonic and Aristotelian Conception of the Soul
Category: /Social Sciences/Philosophy
Details: Words: 2499 | Pages: 9 (approximately 235 words/page)
The concept of the soul has long been open to many interpretations. The meaning of Soul in modern times differ significantly from its meaning many years ago. Two great philosophers Plato and his pupil Aristotle offer interesting insights into the idea of the soul in ancient Greek times. Although both philosophers existed in the same time period, both offered different perspectives towards the definition and the functions of the soul. Many areas of their theories
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true identity of the soul as it is only known to one person alone, God who can only be speculated on as well.
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