WHAT IS PLATO'S TRIPARTITE THEORY?

RATIONAL PARTS OF SOUL

• Is (wise) and rules the spirited part and appetitive part.
• It rules by what is advantageous to each part.
• Some examples of the soul include truth, wisdom, and analysing.

SPIRITED PART OF THE SOUL

• Is courageous, obeys the rational part.
• It rules the appetitve part with the rational part.
• Preserves the declaration of reasons through pains and pleasures.
• Examples include self-preservation, courage.

APPETITIVE PART OF THE SOUL

• Is moderate
• It accepts that the rational part rules over the appetites
• Examples include: pleasure, money, comfort, physical satisfaction.
• Also includes basis instincts.

MY OPINION

• I feel the rational part is the most important to have or learn.
• Mainly because it can help understand your live more.
• Also it helps you take in more information from others.
• And it gives you s better judgment/knowledge.

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