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This paper aims to explore the division of pleasure in Plato's Philebus through the lens of πάθος.

June 20, 2026Open Access

The Concept of πάθος and the Division of Pleasure in Plato's Philebus

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This paper aims to explore the division of pleasure in Plato's Philebus through the lens of πάθος.
Analyzes existing literature on the Promethean method for dividing pleasure.
Conceptualizes pleasure as πάθος to provide a novel taxonomy based on its features.
Examines the epistemological and metaphysical implications of πάθος in relation to pleasure.
Establishes that πάθος serves as a methodological unity for dividing different pleasures.
Demonstrates that πάθος encompasses both physiological and psychological processes.
Concludes that Plato's definition of πάθος captures a passive motion of the soul, integrating various pleasures.

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Exploring the division of pleasure in Plato's Philebus using the concept of πάθος, suggesting new epistemological insights.

Qianxun Feng (2023) studied this question.

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