3. the concept of the soul - Plato

1. what was platos perfect realm called?

world of forms

2. what do the perfect objects in the world of forms allow us to understand

reincarnation

3. why do we vaguely know what 'perfect' is in the physical world

bcus our soul has been to the perfect realm before

4. e.g. if we know what a perfect cookie is its bcus..

we have been to the world of forms

5. what happens after death

the soul separated from the body and goes to the world of forms (dualism)

What does Plato believe about the soul?

it's external and immortal

who did platos ideas form with?

the jewish ideas of jesus

what does he say most people are

trapped in the cave unable to experience forms