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This 5 page paper evaluates Aristotle's critique of Plato's views. Several issues are discussed inclusive of the relevance of the soul. Bibliography lists 5 sources .
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relevance of the soul. Bibliography lists 5 sources SA108Plt.rtf In todays society many people are thought of as either down to earth or mystical. Some
people are grounded and do things methodically whereas others live their lives from one dream interpretation to the next, searching for their corporeal reality. Things were not much different in
ancient times. While Plato contemplated life, Aristotle criticized the dreamer and gave his own take on life to the world. The two philosophers were not in total disagreement, but there
was enough of a difference to highlight them. Plato saw harmony and proportion as being integral when discussing the order of the world.
Harmony of the soul of course is necessary. According to Plato, people had been created by a divine creator who made people in such as way as to follow certain
principles (Marcogliese PG). An immortal or divine soul was first created and then a body was made to house it (PG). Another type of soul was created after that and
it was called the mortal soul (PG). This soul includes a variety of experiences such as pleasure, fear, and other human weaknesses; these are seen as necessary to pair with
the immortal soul so that man can survive (PG). The mortal and the immortal soul were each housed in different areas in the body (PG). In many respects, while Platos
description of the soul does present a broader view of man as he is more than just human flesh, there is a sense of coldness in Platonic thought. This is
not unlike Aristotles ideas, but again there are significant differences. While Aristotle saw the heart as just a physical organ, he had an idea that seemed to supersede Platos
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