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Holograms in the Cave
In the Republic, the Greek philosopher Plato lays out his famous allegory of the cave, which symbolizes the soul's upward journey to enlightenment.
Aug 11
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Timothy Lawrence
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Fern
"This Could Be A Real Adventure" (Skeleton Crew 1.1) introduces the adolescent girl Fern, whose name suggests a green plant.
Feb 19
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Timothy Lawrence
Master Sol
In The Acolyte, Jedi Master Sol takes the young Osha Aniseya away from her home on the planet Brendok to become a Jedi under his tutelage.
Jan 1
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Timothy Lawrence
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Doing Their Jobs
In Plato’s Republic, Socrates and his friends conclude that justice in the city and justice in the soul both require that each part of the city or soul…
Sep 2, 2024
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Robert Brown
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Separating the Separatists
In Revenge of the Sith, the Separatists have three main leaders, each one corresponding to a part of the tripartite soul as it is described in Plato’s…
Aug 2, 2024
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Robert Brown
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The Ship of State
In Republic, Plato uses the analogy of a disorderly ship, on which the sailors vie to be captain without knowing anything about sailing, to illustrate…
Jul 19, 2024
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Robert Brown
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Jabba the Hutt: An Oligarchic Soul
In Republic, Plato describes five types of soul.
Jun 7, 2024
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Robert Brown
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Maul and Thrasymachus on Justice
Plato's Republic begins as a discussion of the true nature of justice.
Jun 3, 2024
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Timothy Lawrence
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Dr. Hemlock
In Plato's Republic, Socrates lays out the ideal city, which is an image of the ideal soul.
Apr 10, 2024
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Timothy Lawrence
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