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The theory of forms and Plato's ethics

Abstract

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The aims of this dissertation are to uncover and analyse potential links between ethics and metaphysics - specifically, the theory of Forms - in the dialogues of Plato. Drawing on material from a wide range of Plato 's works, I investigate possible ways in which his theory of Forms might, at a very general level, converge with his moral theory.

Degree

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Department of Philosophy
Year dc:date.issued
2012

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Sinclaire, Jennifer
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  • Fried, Gregory

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eng

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http://hdl.handle.net/11427/11951
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oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/11951

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Sinclaire, Jennifer. The theory of forms and Plato's ethics. Department of Philosophy, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/11951