Plato's Truth

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This paper discusses how truth is not a new concept and how, throughout history, it has been demanded, examined ,and explored by many cultures and philosophers. In particular, it explores how Plato, who is considered one of the most important thinkers of all time, addressed truth in his writings. It looks at how, in the "Apology" during his five dialogues, Plato examines the meaning of truth and the importance of humans in the ability to tell the truth. It also examines Socrates's apology in the quest to explore Plato's belief that being human provides the ability to tell the truth. It also looks at the obstacles that Plato believes get in the way of telling the truth.

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"Plato addressed the fact that truth can become twisted and turned when it is fed to others over long periods of time. The speech by Socrates in the apology addresses this obstacle to truth when he discusses what he is sure they have been told about him long before they ever heard him speak. Truth can be blocked with this tactic. The lies can become the truth if the lies are spoken often enough and loud enough and with enough conviction by those who want it to be believed. This begins to illustrate the subjectiveness of the truth as fantasy and fiction become a reality in the minds of those who believe it."

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