In this episode, Giuseppe and Anthony begin to compare Plato and Aristotle's views on reality and knowledge: Are sensory objects ontologically primary or secondary?  Can form and matter be separated?  What are some practical examples that could be used to argue for and against Plato's conception of forms?  What is the relationship between particulars and universals?

Ep. 116: Ancient Metaphysics (Part I)

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Ep. 116: Ancient Metaphysics (Part I)

For the Love of Sophia!