Closereads: Forms in Plato’s “Republic” (Part One) | The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast | A Philosophy Podcast and Blog (opens in new tab)

Toward the end of Book VI of the Republic, Plato begins a series of metaphors for the role "the good itself" plays in our knowledge and values. We discuss the form of the good as the "light" of knowledge and the first part of his "divided line" illustration for what knowledge is possible for various types of being. The post Closereads: Forms in Plato’s “Republic” (Part One) first appeared on The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast.