Introduction to Plato's Ion Dialogue
A 4-part course with Gregory Sadler
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- Total Time 53 min
- Lessons 4
- Attachments 7
- Exercises 20
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29 CQ
4 Lessons in This Course
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14 minPhilosophy lesson 18 CQ
Plato's dialogue, the Ion, deals with the relationship between Poetry and Knowledge. In this philosophy lesson, discover the characters and some key themes.
with Gregory SadlerPlato's dialogue, the Ion, deals with the relationship between Poetry and Knowledge. In this philosophy lesson, discover the characters and some key themes.
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10 minPhilosophy lesson 26 CQ
Now that you're familiar with the characters and setting, try this second lesson on Plato's Ion, and learn if poetry—and rhapsody—are considered to be arts.
with Gregory SadlerNow that you're familiar with the characters and setting, try this second lesson on Plato's Ion, and learn if poetry—and rhapsody—are considered to be arts.
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12 minPhilosophy lesson 37 CQ
This lesson examines Plato's analogy of the magnetism between a magnet and a set of rings and the divine inspiration present in a poet's performance.
with Gregory SadlerThis lesson examines Plato's analogy of the magnetism between a magnet and a set of rings and the divine inspiration present in a poet's performance.
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15 minPhilosophy lesson 48 CQ
In this lesson, examine the assumptions, structure, and strengths and weaknesses of the argument Socrates makes to Ion regarding the poet and interpreter.
with Gregory SadlerIn this lesson, examine the assumptions, structure, and strengths and weaknesses of the argument Socrates makes to Ion regarding the poet and interpreter.
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16342 min16-part Philosophy course180 CQ
In this comprehensive 16-part course from Professor Gregory Sadler on the philosophy of religion, learn all about the nature of religion, arguments for and against the existence of God, and much more.
with Gregory SadlerIn this comprehensive 16-part course from Professor Gregory Sadler on the philosophy of religion, learn all about the nature of religion, arguments for and against the existence of God, and much more.
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354 min3-part Philosophy course29 CQ
Do humans have purpose before they exist? In this philosophy course, learn why Jean-Paul Sartre rejects essence before existence with a detailed look at his essay, "Existentialism Is a Humanism."
with Gregory SadlerDo humans have purpose before they exist? In this philosophy course, learn why Jean-Paul Sartre rejects essence before existence with a detailed look at his essay, "Existentialism Is a Humanism."
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7100 min7-part Philosophy course54 CQ
In Plato's dialogue, The Meno, Socrates and Meno discuss the nature of moral virtue, recollection, and who (if anyone) can teach virtue. Discover this key philosophy text in this course!
with Gregory SadlerIn Plato's dialogue, The Meno, Socrates and Meno discuss the nature of moral virtue, recollection, and who (if anyone) can teach virtue. Discover this key philosophy text in this course!
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452 min4-part Literature course27 CQ
In this course on the intersection of philosophy and literature, examine a classic of Existentialist lit: Jean-Paul Sartre's classic short story, "The Wall."
with Gregory SadlerIn this course on the intersection of philosophy and literature, examine a classic of Existentialist lit: Jean-Paul Sartre's classic short story, "The Wall."
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1264 min12-part Philosophy course38 CQ
Philosophy is one of the oldest disciplines in existence and is the vessel for discussions about miracles, gods, and religion - among other things. Over the course of 12 lessons, learn about the history, types and notable characters of the study of philosophy. Plato Footnote delves into the science of philosophy, the philosophy of science, and how separate science and philosophy really are. Learn basics like “what is philosophy?” (literally the ‘love of wisdom’) to subjects like neuroethics, metaphysics, and reductionism.
with Plato FootnotePhilosophy is one of the oldest disciplines in existence and is the vessel for discussions about miracles, gods, and religion - among other things. Over the course of 12 lessons, learn about the history, types and notable characters of the study of philosophy. Plato Footnote delves into the science of philosophy, the philosophy of science, and how separate science and philosophy really are. Learn basics like “what is philosophy?” (literally the ‘love of wisdom’) to subjects like neuroethics, metaphysics, and reductionism.
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354 min3-part Philosophy course29 CQ
Do humans have purpose before they exist? In this philosophy course, learn why Jean-Paul Sartre rejects essence before existence with a detailed look at his essay, "Existentialism Is a Humanism."
with Gregory SadlerDo humans have purpose before they exist? In this philosophy course, learn why Jean-Paul Sartre rejects essence before existence with a detailed look at his essay, "Existentialism Is a Humanism."
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516 min5-part Philosophy course10 CQ
Discover the philosophical foundations of U.S. government, including the history of John Locke, Montesquieu's influence, the difference between executive order and law, and unconstitutional actions.
with Peter HolmDiscover the philosophical foundations of U.S. government, including the history of John Locke, Montesquieu's influence, the difference between executive order and law, and unconstitutional actions.
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452 min4-part Literature course27 CQ
In this course on the intersection of philosophy and literature, examine a classic of Existentialist lit: Jean-Paul Sartre's classic short story, "The Wall."
with Gregory SadlerIn this course on the intersection of philosophy and literature, examine a classic of Existentialist lit: Jean-Paul Sartre's classic short story, "The Wall."
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7100 min7-part Philosophy course54 CQ
In Plato's dialogue, The Meno, Socrates and Meno discuss the nature of moral virtue, recollection, and who (if anyone) can teach virtue. Discover this key philosophy text in this course!
with Gregory SadlerIn Plato's dialogue, The Meno, Socrates and Meno discuss the nature of moral virtue, recollection, and who (if anyone) can teach virtue. Discover this key philosophy text in this course!