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A 3 page investigation of this premise of foundationalism. The author defines this theory, relating it to pure forms and the human soul. The contention is presented that indeed the intricate relationship between these constructs defines true knowledge. The investigation proceeds to consider the reliability of Plato’s theory in regard to our contemporary view of knowledge, a view which is often grounded in the sciences. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Platos theory of true knowledge has served as the focus of debates since its very inception. As is frequently the case with
philosophical theories, Platos is centered on a metaphor. As is elucidated in the dialogue "Meno", Plato perceives no essential differences between that that constitutes knowledge and that that constitutes correct
opinion. The key word here, however, is "correct". Plato recognizes that opinion can be transitory in nature, that it can change over time but "correct" opinion, like knowledge
itself, is secure. Indeed, according to Plato correct opinion is a guide to knowledge. To be correct, opinions therefore must be based in fact and reason. When
appropriately rationalized and based in fact, correct opinions actually become knowledge. Plato elucidates on the relative value of opinion, correct opinion,
and knowledge in several of his dialogues. In the "Theaetetus", for example, clarifies that knowledge and true belief are essentially synonymous as long as that true belief is tethered
to an "account". This is contention is known as Platos "traditional" analysis of knowledge. While Platos contentions regarding "traditional" knowledge certainly have merit, they are essentially inapplicable to our
contemporary concerns regarding knowledge. In other words, while knowledge may be equated with rational and factual forms of opinion, even with traditional forms of information which have been passed
down from one generation to another, Platos traditional knowledge has little applicability to our construct of knowledge today. It is simply inadequate, for example, to employ when considering such
questions as the number of stars in the galaxy or, for that matter, the number of stars in the Big Dipper. Platos so-called "indisputable" answer would indeed be disputable
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