This is a free sample excerpt of the paper. Join to view the full essay
|
Aristotle's Refutation Of Plato's Theory Of Ideas
Part 1 of Paper
....radicts itself by denying the possibility of negations; that his illustrations of Ideas are merely empty metaphors; and that they theory uses impermanent abstractions to create examples of perception. Though the theory is meant to establish concrete standards for the knowledge of reality, Aristotle considers it fraught.... Part 2 of Paper
....ple, Aristotle claims that Plato's arguments lead one to conclude that entities (such as anything man-made) and negations of concrete ideas could exist - such as "non-good" in opposition to good. This contradicts Plato's own belief that only natural objects could serve as standards of knowledge. Also, Aristotle refutes Plato's belief that Ideas are perfect entities unto themselves, independent of subjective human experience. Ideas, Aristotle claims, are not abstractions on a proverbial pedestal .... |
| Number of words: 1360 - Approximate pages: 5 |
|
Here are PaperHelp we are used to dealing with students in a rush to complete their research papers on a tight deadline. That is why when you
join our site, your account is activated immediately enabling you to get the information you need as quickly as possible. We also know that
students usually are on a tight budget, which is why we give you access to a large number of papers, 45,000+ to exact, for one low monthly
price. With so many essays available, there is a very good chance you'll be able to find what you need. So join today and get your paper
done.
| Length |
Membership Type |
Price |
Register |
| 30 days |
recurring |
$19.95 |
| 90 days |
recurring |
$39.95 |
| 180 days |
non-recurring |
$69.95 |
|
|
|
