Socrates argues that the forms that we grasp with our understanding or intellect (forms like

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Theory of Forms

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Theory of Forms

Heidegger notes that Plato 's ontology presents the beginning of the double meaning of the concept of truth (2002 ,

.12 . This is evident if one considers that Plato 's ontology is characterized by a dualist conception of reality , which necessitates the separation of material entities from mental entities

. Such a conception of reality can be traced to his Theory of Forms , which states that the realm of abstract reality transcends the ordinary world of particular objects . Such a conception of reality is characterized by a metaphysical epistemology wherein the intellect supervenes the senses

Such a theory of knowledge must be understood in line with Plato 's conception of reality . For Plato , the realm of abstract reality is only accessible to the intellect since the realm of the senses [ordinary world of particular objects] is privy to imperfection . The double conception of truth here lies in the initial hiddenness ' to the correctness ' of truth (Heidegger , 2002 ,

. 13 . This characteristic intertwining of truth as hiddenness to truth as correctness evident in Plato 's epistemology can be seen in Socrates ' discussion with Glaucon in the initial part of The Republic

In his discussion with Glaucon , Socrates argues that genuine knowledge requires knowledge of forms which is only accessible to the intellect In...