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  • Created on: 23-03-15 12:13

Criticism of Plato's theory of knowledge

IT IS ELITIST 

Plato's view of knowledge is only accessible by a few people (Philosophers Rulers)

His view also goes against our everyday conception, where most people claim to know quite a few things. 

The idea that only a few people can glimpse the truth, and further that these people should rule in our best interest, is certainly anti-democratic. 

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