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What is Human Nature?: Plato's View of Human Nature

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Abstract
In 4th century B.C.E. Athens the philosopher Plato tries to define the basic parts of human nature using the metaphor of a charioteer and his pair of winged horses. He believes that a human being is essentially a soul with three parts: the rational part; the emotional or spirited part; and the basic needs part involving the need for food, drink, and sex. Human excellence is achieved when the three parts work together efficiently under the direction of the rational part.
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Philosophy Collection
Subject
winged horses, charioteer, soul, rational part, emotional, spirited part, appetite, Human Nature
Series
Introduction to Philosophy, The Examined Life
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Annas, Ph.D., Julia (Performer), Smith, Ph.D., Nicholas (Performer), INTELECOM Intelligent Telecommunications (Firm)
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English
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