PLATONISM

Athens, 2400 years ago

Home for the first true and
-probably greatest-
philosopher
EUDAIMONIA – Fulfillment
36 dialogues, beautifully
crafted scripts with
imaginary discussions in
which Socrates was playing
the major role
The Republic
The Symposium
The Apology
The Allegory of the cave
Four big ideas making life fulfilled
1. THINK MORE
Doxa – popular opinions
i. Errors
ii. Superstions
iii. Prejudice
Popular Opinions
Fame is great
Be yourself
Money is the key to a good
life
It leads to WRONG VALUES,
CAREERS AND
RELATIONSHIPS.
KNOW YOURSELF
“An unexamined life is a life not
worth living.”
- Plato
Philosophy as a therapy for
the soul.
Examine ideas.
Don’t act on impulse.
2. LET YOUR LOVER CHANGE
YOU. (for good)
“True love is admiration.”
“A couple shouldn’t love each
other as they are.”
Symposium
3. DECODE THE MESSAGE
OF BEAUTY.
It says truth about good life.
4. REFORM SOCIETY
 The Republic