60: 5 Ways To Find Meaning In Your Life - Plato (Platonic Idealism)

Philosophies for Life

In this podcast we will be talking about how to find meaning in life from the philosophy of Plato. Plato's philosophy, Platonic idealism, emphasized that genuine meaning could be found by aligning one's thoughts, actions, and life with higher principles and ideals.
Plato believed that the search for true meaning and purpose was central to human existence. He believed that life's purpose wasn't merely about seeking pleasure or material gain but involved a deeper exploration of truth, virtue, and wisdom.
Here are 5 ways to find meaning in life from the philosophy of Plato.
01. Move Away from distorted beliefs
02. Follow your love
03. Build the “republic” of your soul
04. Establish the power of your intellect
05. Cultivate your contemplation skills
I hope you enjoyed listening to this audio and hope these 5 ways to find meaning in life from the philosophy of Plato will add value to your life.
Plato is one of the most famous philosophers of all time. He represented the philosophy of ancient Greece, belonging to its Classical Period. He was born into an aristocratic and influential family in Athens, where he founded the Academy, the first institution of higher learning in the entire Western world. Along with his mentor Socrates, and his student Aristotle, Plato is one of the most influential individuals in the entire history of humankind. It can even be said that he is one of the pillars of Western civilisation. His philosophy is often referenced as Platonic idealism and his biggest contribution is the Theory of Forms or Doctrine of Ideas, which asserts that the physical world is not the real world. Instead, ultimate reality exists beyond our physical world, in the world of ideas. Plato was not only a prominent figure of philosophy, but also of religion and spirituality; so-called Neo-platonism deeply influenced Christian theology. Plato invented the written dialogue and dialectic form of philosophy. Some of his most famous books are The Republic, The Symposium, The Apology of Socrates, Allegory of the Cave and The Dialogues of Plato, in which the main character is Socrates, who influenced Plato’s philosophy to a great extent. His entire work has survived for more than 2,400 years and has remained very popular the entire time. Like his mentor, Plato was a practical philosopher and there are many life lessons to learn from his philosophy.