PHL244H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Cardinal Virtues, Self-Control, Akrasia
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Plato on the divided self: republic 4 and phaedrus. Discursive overview of the affinity argument look at notes from previous class. Soul is imperishable, immaterial forms (incomposite is key: the soul does have parts though, as republic 4 addresses. No, the soul has parts if it is in the body. We have to see the soul in its pure state, not as it is when embodied (see nature of the soul in regard of immortality) The same soul that lives forever is the same soul that thinks (in pure state: when the soul is embodied (not pure) = glaucus with the barnacles etc. If we did not have a body, we will not have appetite. When the soul is harmonious (3 parts together) = pure soul: the problem comes when ppl think the pleasures of life (eating, money etc) is the most important this will tarnish your soul. Focus on reality prepares your soul for eternal life.
