Discuss Plato and touch on Aristotle. Mention Plato’s Allegory of the Chariot. Discuss Alexander the Great. Discuss the ideas of Thomas Aquinas, St Augustine and Irenaeus

A Short History of Dualism in Western Civilisation

Intro- Brief introduction of Descartes view of dualism (400-500 words).

Greek beliefs about dualism- Discuss Plato and touch on Aristotle. Mention Plato’s Allegory of the Chariot (1000 words).

Roman/Hellenistic Period- Discuss Alexander the Great. (500 words).

Christian/Medieval Period- Discuss the ideas of Thomas Aquinas, St Augustine + Irenaeus (800 words).

Conclusion Summary- (200 words).

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