‘The Allegory of The Cave’ by Plato: Summary and Meaning

Allegory of the Cave

The ‘Allegory Of The Cave’ is a theory put forward by Plato, concerning human perception. Plato claimed that knowledge gained through the senses is no more than opinion and that, in order to have real knowledge, we must gain it through philosophical reasoning. ‘The Allegory of the Cave’ by Plato  In the Allegory of the … Read more

Ancient Greek Philosophers: Top 5

Ancient Greek Philosophers Socrates

Philosophy is generally divided into four categories – Ancient, Medieval, Modern and Contemporary. Western Philosophy is said to have its origins in Ancient Greece (the ancient cities of Asia Minor). Ancient Greek Philosophy tended to overlap with science and ethics. So, who are my Top 5 Ancient Greek Philosophers? Top 5 Ancient Greek Philosophers #5 … Read more

Aristotle’s Four Causes

Following on from Plato’s Theory of Forms, we will now discuss Aristotle’s Four Causes. Who was Aristotle?  Aristotle was a student of Plato. However, he did not agree with all of Plato’s Philosophies! Aristotle was interested in the nature of things and how we explain why things exist, just as Plato was. What was Aristotle interested … Read more