Idee(Plato)

This post presents a conceptual data model of Plato’s Theory of Ideas (Idee), designed to clarify the metaphysical and epistemological relationships between eternal Forms and transient phenomena. By structuring key entities such as participation, recollection, and dialectic, the model offers a systematic lens for interpreting Plato’s vision of reality. It bridges abstract philosophy with analytical clarity, making the theory accessible for interdisciplinary exploration.

Modeling Based on 西研『カント 純粋理性批判』

Entity Name	Description
Idea (Form)	The eternal and unchanging essence of a concept, existing independently of the physical world.
Phenomenon	A transient, perceptible instance that reflects or participates in an underlying Idea.
Participation	The metaphysical relationship through which phenomena embody or approximate Ideas.
Hierarchy of Ideas	A structured ordering of Ideas, with higher-level Forms (e.g. Good) governing subordinate ones.
Dialectic	The philosophical method of reasoning used to ascend from sensory perception to knowledge of Ideas.
Recollection	The epistemological process by which the soul remembers Ideas it encountered prior to embodiment.
World of Forms	The metaphysical realm where Ideas exist in their purest, most intelligible state.
Visible World	The material realm perceived through the senses, characterized by change and imperfection.

By formalizing Plato’s metaphysical architecture into a data model, we gain a clearer understanding of how Ideas govern the visible world and inform human knowledge. This structure invites reflection on the nature of truth, perception, and intellectual ascent. Future posts will explore how this model intersects with modern epistemology, design theory, and organizational abstraction.