Plato's Theory of Forms

This video is a standalone excerpt from a longer video I made on Plato’s philosophy. Normally, I don’t split videos like this, but I wanted to make an exception for this part because it focuses on what I believe is one of the most essential and misunderstood elements of Plato’s thought—his Theory of Forms. If you’ve already watched the full video, you’ve already seen this section. But if you’re just looking for a focused reflection on the Forms and how they relate to Plato’s view of reality, truth, and the soul, this shorter version might be exactly what you need.

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Chapters:
0:00 - intro
5:43 - Forms do not exist (they TRANSCEND the existence)
15:36 - Plato's critique of his own theory
20:19 - the soul's striving for perfection and purity
24:52 - can we truly reach perfection
30:03 - the soul's recollection of the Forms
31:45 - critique & defense (Aristotle & Nominalism)

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