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Forms And Explanation In The Phaedo, Charlotte Stough
Forms And Explanation In The Phaedo, Charlotte Stough
The Society for Ancient Greek Philosophy Newsletter
In coming to grips with what are essentially logical and conceptual problems Plato doubtless had in mind and followed the example set by the natural philosophers. It seems very likely, therefore, that he thought of his Forms as causes of certain puzzling facts in a manner initially not wholly unlike that in which others had believed air or fire to be causes of various physical phenomena. Plato's language suggests that his own explanatory formula, though strikingly different in function from any other, was fashioned after those of his precursors.
Sophrosune As Quietness, L. Aryeh Kosman
Sophrosune As Quietness, L. Aryeh Kosman
The Society for Ancient Greek Philosophy Newsletter
Aryeh Kosman writes: When I presented it, as I recall, I read a silly little poem for the occasion, (nods to W. Gilbert) which delighted Rosamond Kent Sprague (who chaired the session) no end:
Sophrosyne in the soul
Leads to quiet self control
Which is not the same
As Dolce far niente
Fast or slow as he may please
The Sophron acts with quiet ease
As the ancient Romans said
Festina Lente.
Zeno And Stoic Consistency, John M. Rist
Zeno And Stoic Consistency, John M. Rist
The Society for Ancient Greek Philosophy Newsletter
It seems that the Stoics were prepared to say two things : 1) It will in fact pay to be virtuous provided that you want to be happy; and 2) the good man will seek virtue for its own sake. Some of the apparent difficulties in reconciling these propositions may be resolved by examining the notion of seeking virtue for its own sake. What then do the Stoics say that virtue is?
Any Cynic could advocate a consistent life, for the description is purely formal. But one consistent life might be set against another, and Zeno's appeal to natural consistency …
Plotinus And Paranormal Phenomena, Richard T. Wallis
Plotinus And Paranormal Phenomena, Richard T. Wallis
The Society for Ancient Greek Philosophy Newsletter
The present paper is intended primarily for classicists who are not specialists in Neoplatonism and will therefore tell experts in Plotinus little of which they are not already well aware. Its purpose is to explain Plotinus' views on a subject which finds itself, perhaps surprisingly, once again of some contemporary interest, and where misunderstandings and emotionally toned judgments are only too easy. It will be concerned as much with the reasons underlying Plotinus' beliefs as with those beliefs themselves, and in particular will show how his views on paranormal phenomena spring naturally from some of the most fundamental principles of …
Listing Of The 1973-1974 Sagp Content, Anthony Preus
Listing Of The 1973-1974 Sagp Content, Anthony Preus
The Society for Ancient Greek Philosophy Newsletter
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