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Introduction to Plato's Ion Dialogue

29 CQ
4 Lessons
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    1. Introduction to the Ion by Plato
    A lesson with Gregory Sadler
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    Plato's dialogue, the Ion, deals with the relationship between Poetry and Knowledge. In this philosophy lesson, discover the characters and some key themes.

    Introduction to the Ion by Plato
    with Gregory Sadler

    Plato's dialogue, the Ion, deals with the relationship between Poetry and Knowledge. In this philosophy lesson, discover the characters and some key themes.

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    2. Poetry as Art in the Ion by Plato
    A lesson with Gregory Sadler
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    Now that you're familiar with the characters and setting, try this second lesson on Plato's Ion, and learn if poetry—and rhapsody—are considered to be arts.

    Poetry as Art in the Ion by Plato
    with Gregory Sadler

    Now that you're familiar with the characters and setting, try this second lesson on Plato's Ion, and learn if poetry—and rhapsody—are considered to be arts.

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    3. Poetry & Inspiration in the Ion by Plato
    A lesson with Gregory Sadler
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    This lesson examines Plato's analogy of the magnetism between a magnet and a set of rings and the divine inspiration present in a poet's performance.

    Poetry & Inspiration in the Ion by Plato
    with Gregory Sadler

    This lesson examines Plato's analogy of the magnetism between a magnet and a set of rings and the divine inspiration present in a poet's performance.

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    4. Poetry and Genuine Knowledge in the Ion
    A lesson with Gregory Sadler
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    In this lesson, examine the assumptions, structure, and strengths and weaknesses of the argument Socrates makes to Ion regarding the poet and interpreter.

    Poetry and Genuine Knowledge in the Ion
    with Gregory Sadler

    In this lesson, examine the assumptions, structure, and strengths and weaknesses of the argument Socrates makes to Ion regarding the poet and interpreter.