In my research, I focus on Plato's philosophy, with the objective of establishing a non-dualistic foundation for Platonic Ethics. It is crucial to acknowledge the interconnectedness of Plato's metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics. To achieve my goal, I delve into Plato's metaphysical view, starting with his theory of Forms. Throughout this study, I pose essential questions regarding the definition of Forms as universals. I scrutinize the associated challenges, such as issues of difference, separation & opposition, and the epistemic inaccessibility of universals. This critical analysis leads me to present an alternative, non-dualistic interpretation of Forms. To support this alternative viewpoint, I rely on primary texts by Plato and secondary studies by other scholars. This non-dualistic perspective aims to provide a robust foundation for Plato's ethics, emphasizing the roles of both the sensible and intelligible worlds. Additionally, I explore how this approach contributes to the field of Platonistic Virtue Ethics, which has gained prominence since the resurgence of Virtue Ethics in the Twentieth Century. Furthermore, my research highlights the broader political and ethical implications of this non-dualistic foundation by emphasizing the element of differences and plurality.
