Philosophy: Plato and the Theory of Forms

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First and foremost, Plato’s theory of Forms is a theory, but it’s hotly debated because he never systematically outlined it. Plato divulged the theory of Forms in a piecemeal fashion, scattering references throughout his works (e.g. Meno, the Phaedo, and the Republic) whenever the need arose. Consequently, scholars of Plato have to follow a trail of breadcrumbs to reconstruct his theory. This lesson covers what the theory is, how it works, and why it’s important.

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