0:10 pythagoreans believed in the concept of
0:12 reincarnation they thought that the soul
0:14 is Immortal and undergoes a cycle of
0:17 rebirth known as
0:19 transmigration the specific details of
0:22 this cycle could vary but the idea was
0:24 that the soul would be reborn into a new
0:26 body after death the quality of the
0:27 Soul's next life was thought to be
0:29 influenced by the deeds and experiences
0:32 of previous lives according to
0:35 pythagoreanism the goal was to purify
0:37 the soul through philosophical and
0:39 ethical practices leading to a higher
0:42 state of existence in subsequent lives
0:44 the process of reincarnation was seen as
0:47 a way for the soul to learn and evolve
0:49 over time it's important to note that
0:52 the details of Pythagorean beliefs may
0:53 have varied among different followers
0:56 and over time additionally as with many
0:59 ancient philosophical traditions the
1:01 understand of pythagoreanism is somewhat
1:03 limited due to the lack of direct
1:06 written records from Pythagoras himself
1:07 the information available comes from
1:10 later sources which may not always
1:12 provide a complete and accurate picture
1:14 of the original teachings the concept of
1:17 the soul and The Chariot with two horses
1:20 is famously discussed in Plato's fedis
1:22 specifically in the myth presented by
1:26 Socrates during a dialogue with fedis in
1:28 this myth Socrates describes the soul as
1:30 a charioteer writing a chariot drawn by
1:33 two horses the charioteer represents
1:36 reason or the rational part of the Soul
1:38 while the two horses represent different
1:39 aspects of human nature or the Soul's
1:44 desires the noble horse or nonm agathos
1:47 this horse symbolizes Noble and virtuous
1:49 aspects of the Soul it is well- behaved
1:52 obedient and aligned with reason the
1:54 charioteer can easily guide this horse
1:56 toward the pursuit of Truth and higher
2:00 ideals the ignoble horse cholos or kakos
2:03 this horse represents basee or unruly
2:05 desires and passions it tends to resist
2:08 the guidance of the charioteer and is
2:10 driven by appetites and impulses the
2:13 charioteer must exert effort to control
2:15 and direct this horse the charioteers
2:17 challenge is to navigate and balance the
2:20 conflicting Tendencies of the two horses
2:22 if successful the soul can Ascend to the
2:25 realm of the forms and achieve a higher
2:27 understanding of Truth and Beauty
2:29 however if the horses are not well
2:31 controlled the soul may struggle in its
2:34 pursuit of wisdom The Chariot allegory
2:36 in fadis serves as a metaphor for the
2:39 human Soul's internal conflict between
2:42 reason and desire it highlights the
2:45 importance of self-discipline virtue and
2:47 the harmonious integration of different
2:49 aspects of the self in the pursuit of
2:52 intellectual and moral excellence in
2:54 Plato's fedis The Chariot allegory
2:56 vividly illustrates the internal
2:58 dynamics of the human soul using the
3:01 image of a charioteer with two horses to
3:02 represent the Mind struggle between
3:06 reason desire and spirited will the
3:08 charioteer symbolizing reason and
3:10 intellect attempts to guide The Chariot
3:12 upwards toward the Divine realm of Truth
3:15 and wisdom the two horses pulling the
3:18 Chariot however embody opposing forces
3:20 one Noble and obedient representing the
3:23 Soul's higher impulses like honor and
3:25 self-control and the other unruly and
3:28 passionate representing base desires and
3:30 appetites the challenge for the
3:32 charioteer is to maintain control over
3:34 both horses as they constantly pull in
3:37 different directions the noble horsey
3:38 understands the charioteers commons and
3:40 willingly assists in the upward journey
3:42 toward truth and Enlightenment however
3:45 the disobedient horse resists indulging
3:48 in lust greed and the physical Pleasures
3:50 that distract the soul from its higher
3:53 calling this internal conflict mirrors
3:54 the struggles individuals face in
3:56 balancing their rational Thoughts with
3:58 emotional and physical desires the
4:00 allegory unders sces that the sole
4:02 success depends on the charioteers
4:04 ability to bring these forces into
4:07 harmony if reason remains weak and the
4:09 charer fails to discipline the Wild
4:13 Horse the soul descends into chaos
4:14 pursuing fleeting pleasures and losing
4:17 sight of true knowledge and virtue
4:19 however if reason Masters both horses
4:22 especially by restraining the unruly one
4:24 the soul can Ascend to the Divine
4:26 achieving intellectual and moral
4:29 Excellence this Ascent is not a one-time
4:32 victory but an ongoing process the
4:34 disciplined Soul through self-control
4:36 and philosophical inquiry continually
4:39 strives to balance its desires and
4:41 rationality inching closer to the realm
4:44 of forms Plato's ultimate truth where
4:47 the soul glimpses pure knowledge Justice
4:50 and Beauty this process of self-mastery
4:53 is the path to emonia flourishing or
4:56 happiness which in Plato's view is
4:58 achieved through virtue wisdom in the
5:00 pursuit of a high
5:02 more meaningful life beyond the material
5:05 world in essence The Chariot allegory
5:08 from fadis serves as a powerful metaphor
5:09 for the internal battles that shape
5:12 human life Plato presents it not just as
5:15 a philosophical ideal but as a practical
5:17 guide for living a virtuous life it
5:19 emphasizes the importance of
5:21 self-discipline and the cultivation of
5:23 the Mind in overcoming the distractions
5:26 of bodily desires thereby allowing
5:27 individuals to reach their full
5:29 potential both morally and intellect
5:32 actually through this allegory Plato
5:34 advocates for the harmonious integration
5:36 of the Soul's various aspects reason
5:39 spirit and desire in the lifelong
