On the Epistemology of Plato's Divided Line
N Rescher - Logos & Episteme, 2010 - pdcnet.org
N Rescher
Logos & Episteme, 2010•pdcnet.orgIn general, scholars have viewed the mathematical detail of Plato's Divided Line discussion
in Republic VI-VII as irrelevant to the substance of his epistemology. Against this stance this
essay argues that this detail serves a serious and instructive purpose and makes manifest
some central features of Plato's account of human knowledge.
in Republic VI-VII as irrelevant to the substance of his epistemology. Against this stance this
essay argues that this detail serves a serious and instructive purpose and makes manifest
some central features of Plato's account of human knowledge.
Abstract
In general, scholars have viewed the mathematical detail of Plato’s Divided Line discussion in Republic VI-VII as irrelevant to the substance of his epistemology. Against this stance this essay argues that this detail serves a serious and instructive purpose and makes manifest some central features of Plato’s account of human knowledge.
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