Abstract

This paper is devoted to a study of the theory of Platonic "Ideas" and its important role in epistemology. The writer has first discussed the theory of "Ideas" almost in delail with reference to Plato's different Dialogues and presents the different interpretations of this theory. In what follows, the writer refers to the origins of this theory in the ideas of Plato's predecessors. Finally, he introduces the most important criticisms targeted at Platonic "Ideas"