Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado
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Dr. Corinne Wieben
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corinne.wieben@unco.edu
Abstract
The denigration of the body is a common feature of Western religions, but its origins can be traced back to Plato. His teacher, Socrates, proposed a separation of body and soul, but careful reading of Plato's Dialogues suggest Plato took a particularly negative view of the body compared to his predecessor. Analyzing the effects of the Peloponnesian War on Plato's life and society, this article looks at reasons Plato may have had a developed an unfavorable view toward the body by comparing "war bodies" with "intellectual bodies," and discussing the impact democracy had on Plato's worldview.
Recommended Citation
Alexander, Jamie
(2024)
"Denigration of the Body in Plato’s Philosophy,"
Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado: Vol. 13:
No.
1, Article 1.
Available at:
https://digscholarship.unco.edu/urj/vol13/iss1/1
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