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Conference Level
Undergraduate
Start Date
11-3-2016 2:00 PM
End Date
11-3-2016 2:30 PM
Abstract
Abstract for On Γίγνων
This paper will examine C.D.C Reeve’s use of ἀγάλματα as a birth metaphor in the dialogue the Symposium, and compare it to the other birth metaphors as found in the Theaetetus. This paper posits that there is a difference betwixt the ἀγάλματα found in Socrates and the διάνοια with which certain men are found to be pregnant[1]. The relationship of ἀγάλματα and διάνοια are commensurate to the relationship of διάνοια and νοήσις as found in the hierarchy of understanding in the soul in the line metaphor of the Republic.
The paper will seek to prove this thesis by means of close philological and philosophical examination of the selection and use of words chosen in birth metaphors in the dialogues of first the Theaetetus, then in the Symposium.[2] Having established the difference and connection of the birth metaphors in the prior dialogues, the paper will then move into a comparison of the birth metaphors to the line metaphor in the Republic.
This paper ultimately seeks to clarify the role and meaning of διάνοια within the Platonic dialogues, and how it will consequentially affect the philosophic ideas and ideals.
[1] As is described as offspring in the Theaetetus.
[2] Although other dialogues will be mentioned to further elucidate a point, these will be the three main dialogues used.
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"On Γίγνων"
Abstract for On Γίγνων
This paper will examine C.D.C Reeve’s use of ἀγάλματα as a birth metaphor in the dialogue the Symposium, and compare it to the other birth metaphors as found in the Theaetetus. This paper posits that there is a difference betwixt the ἀγάλματα found in Socrates and the διάνοια with which certain men are found to be pregnant[1]. The relationship of ἀγάλματα and διάνοια are commensurate to the relationship of διάνοια and νοήσις as found in the hierarchy of understanding in the soul in the line metaphor of the Republic.
The paper will seek to prove this thesis by means of close philological and philosophical examination of the selection and use of words chosen in birth metaphors in the dialogues of first the Theaetetus, then in the Symposium.[2] Having established the difference and connection of the birth metaphors in the prior dialogues, the paper will then move into a comparison of the birth metaphors to the line metaphor in the Republic.
This paper ultimately seeks to clarify the role and meaning of διάνοια within the Platonic dialogues, and how it will consequentially affect the philosophic ideas and ideals.
[1] As is described as offspring in the Theaetetus.
[2] Although other dialogues will be mentioned to further elucidate a point, these will be the three main dialogues used.