criticisms of plato's theory of forms
Criticisms of Plato's theory of forms refer to the objections raised against his belief that the ultimate reality consists of abstract and timeless forms, separate from the physical world. These criticisms primarily focus on the lack of empirical evidence and the inability to explain the relationship between forms and physical objects.
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