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pragya sharda

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on: Jul 14, 2018
Explain Plato's view of the soul.
 
  Why did he liken it to a chariot?

Question 2

What was Socrates' views on the soul,
 
  and why did he hold that view?


chloejackso

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

- Plato introduced the idea of a three-part soul (psyche) or self including reason, physical appetite, and spirit/passion.
- Plato said the soul is like a chariot drawn by Spirit, a noble horse, and Appetite, a wild horse. Reason is the charioteer who guides the chariot to the eternal realm by controlling the two independent-minded horses.

Answer to Question 2

- Socrates was convinced that, in addition to our physical bodies, each person possesses an immortal soul that survives beyond the death of the body.
- The soul is unchanging and immortal, surviving the death of the body.
- Our souls and bodies are radically different.
- Souls strive for wisdom.


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