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Plato and the Philosophy of the Human Person

1. Plato and the Philosophy of Human Person Tip: Use graphics to set the tone of the speech.

2. Philosophy Systematic study of the basic ideas about knowledge, truth, right and wrong, religion, and the nature and meaning of life. It is a rational and critical inquiry that reflects on its methods and assumptions.

3. Plato’s Philosophy on the Human Person Centers on the concept of a dualistic nature: a mortal body and an immortal soul. The soul, considered the true self, is further divided into three parts: reason, spirit, and appetite, each with its own virtues and functions. A just and well-ordered individual, according to Plato, is one where reason governs the spirited and appetitive parts of the soul.

4. Key Aspects of Plato's View Dualism: Plato believed that humans are composed of two distinct entities: a physical body and a non-physical soul. The Soul: Plato viewed the soul as the essence of a person, the source of intellect and reason, and the part that seeks knowledge and truth.

5. Key Aspects of Plato's View Tripartite Soul: Plato further divided the soul into three parts: Reason (Logos): The rational part of the soul, responsible for logic, reasoning, and seeking knowledge. Spirit ( Thymos ): The spirited part of the soul, associated with emotions like anger, courage, and ambition. Appetite ( Epithymia ): The appetitive part of the soul, concerned with desires, physical needs, and bodily appetites.

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7. The Forms Plato believed in a realm of perfect and eternal Forms, and the soul, through reason, can access and understand these Forms.  The life of a human person for Plato is a continuous ascent towards the world of ideas, a journey in which the self frees itself from the imprisonment in the body.

8. The Cave Allegory This allegory illustrates the human condition, with people trapped in a cave, mistaking shadows for reality.  It highlights the importance of escaping the cave (the world of senses) to grasp true knowledge and understanding of the Forms. 

9. Justice and Virtue A just individual is one whose soul is harmoniously ordered, with reason guiding the spirited and appetitive parts.  Justice in the soul is achieved when each part fulfills its proper function and contributes to the overall harmony. 

10. Importance of Education Plato emphasized the role of education in developing reason and virtue, guiding individuals towards a more just and fulfilling life. 

11. Pursuit of Knowledge For Plato, the ultimate goal of human life is the pursuit of knowledge and understanding of the Forms, leading to wisdom and a virtuous life.