1- University of Mazandaran , ftmh.aghajani99@gmail.com
2- University of Mazandaran
2- University of Mazandaran
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The concepts of the Demiurge and the Form of the Good are essential to Plato’s metaphysics. This article explores the role of the Demiurge as the creator of the material world and its connection to the Form of the Good. Using a descriptive-analytical approach and scholarly sources, the research argues that the Demiurge is not an independent creator but a regulator who brings order to a chaotic world by imitating the ideal realm. Two main hypotheses are examined: first, that the Demiurge is an imitator, and second, that he cannot serve as the ultimate source of morality. The findings show that the Demiurge depends on the Form of the Good and cannot create from nothing, which raises contradictions regarding Plato’s negative view of imitation found in other works, such as "The Republic." Additionally, the disparity between the soul’s contingent nature in "Timaeus" and its eternal nature in "Phaedrus" questions the Demiurge's role in creating the soul. In contrast, the Form of the Good is the true source of morality, existing above the Demiurge. Thus, ethical values arise not from the Demiurge’s actions but through the pursuit of the Form of the Good. By redefining the Demiurge as a mediator between the Form of the Good and the material world, this study suggests a new understanding of his role as a divine regulator, helping to resolve contradictions in existing interpretations. The insights provided enhance our comprehension of the relationship between creativity, morality, and order in Plato’s philosophy.
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