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| Author(s): |
Natalia Costa Rugnitz
Total Authors: 1
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| Document type: | Master's Dissertation |
| Press: | Campinas, SP. |
| Institution: | Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). Instituto de Filosofia e Ciências Humanas |
| Defense date: | 2012-09-28 |
| Examining board members: |
Lucas Angioni;
Maria Aparecida Paiva Montenegro;
Marcelo Pimenta Marques
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| Advisor: | Lucas Angioni |
| Abstract | |
In the following dissertation we intend to offer a critical account on the theory of the tripartite soul as Plato presents it in the Republic. In order to accomplish this, we will study: (i) the Principle of Partition and the "cases" that the philosopher brings to defend the composite character of the soul, (ii) the concept of "part" of the soul and the nature of each one of the three that Plato distinguishes, and (iii) the possible relationships between such parts within the soul. We intend, as well, to relate the psychology thus designed with the moral philosophy and the theory about happiness exposed in the dialogue. In this context, we will pay particular attention to certain facts that seem to prevent the individual from achieving internal unity - unity required both for happiness and for truly moral action; among these, we will concentrate particularly on the "flaws" that appear to affect each part and on the phenomenon of psychic conflict (stasis). We will ask whether these two factors are, respectively, unavoidable and unchangeable conditions for the soul. Finally, once close to an affirmative answer, we will glimpse a "pessimistic spirit" behind the psychology of Plato's Republic and, consequently, behind the moral and eudeimonologic sphere (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 10/03513-0 - The dynamics of psyche in Platonic philosophy: from internal tripartitition to the unitary character of the soul |
| Grantee: | Natalia Costa Rugnitz |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Master |