Dualism

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Plato's view of the universe was dualistic.

Platonic Philosophy

Part 3

IV. Plato's Dualism

A. Metaphysical

1. Higher world of the Forms

2. Lower world of particulars

B. Epistemological

1. World of the Forms - reason

2. World of particulars - bodily senses

C. Anthropological

1. Body - world of particulars

2. Soul - world of the Forms

D. Plato's Use of Myth

E. Class vs. Members of a Class

1. Forms

2. The Perfect Circle

F. Plato's View of Death and Rebirth