... about truth begin with nature. Nature and only nature, which is created by God, can achieve the true definition of the truth. Following nature, Plato believed in God's choice to create makers. Makers are not the truth, but the maker's create an idea of truth. Finally there are the imitators. The imitators are the third descendent from the truth. Homer ... of craft and battle vaulted onto the great threshold, gripping his bow and quiver bristling arrows, and poured his flashing shafts before him- (22,1-3). Homer refers to Odysseus as master of craft and war. Plato would respond to this ...

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... about truth begin with nature. Nature and only nature, which is created by God, can achieve the true definition of the truth. Following nature, Plato believed in God's choice to create makers. Makers are not the truth, but the maker's create an idea of truth. Finally there are the imitators. The imitators are the third descendent from the truth. Homer ... of craft and battle vaulted onto the great threshold, gripping his bow and quiver bristling arrows, and poured his flashing shafts before him- (22,1-3). Homer refers to Odysseus as master of craft and war. Plato would respond to this ...

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... decadent and affluent upper class were deposed and destroyed by the poor, drone class. However, though a democratic state was declared, it failed to materialise as France sublimed to a tyrranic period of terror with no real democracy before it. However, Plato now describes the Democracy that has been implemented by the lower classes with the aim of leading onto the democratic character. With new ... lowest tier; the character, as decided by upbringing occupies the intermediate tier; and reason is at the top of the hierarchy. Plato further divides the desires into two categories: the nec...

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... Book II of "The Republic" supporting the idea that Greeks are polytheistic. During a discussion about the origins of good and evil there is reference to some of the gods including Athena, Zeus, and Themis. Greek explanation of good and evil emphasizes that "God, since he is good, would not ... poets are nothing but the gods" interpreters, possessed each by whatever god it may be." 7 The government in Ancient Greece seems to be democratic to some degree. There is great opposition to tyrannical rule. "...[Any] who obey the rulers they trample in the dust as willing slaves and not worth a jo...

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... for economic growth. The philosopher rulers duties as administrators in Plato's? society or commonwealth are to legislate, educate and to keep an ever watchful eye on the auxiliaries and artisans, paying special attention to the auxiliaries, especially those that are considered fit to be future philosopher rulers. All auxiliaries will be subjected to a series of tests, which will check their powers of ... resistance to self-interest, pleasure and other temptations. Furthermore, according to Plato's model society, the philosopher ruler will make certainroyal lies? or myths to be told to ...

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... the good in people and says the "bad" actions one commits are not necessarily bad but pure ignorance to which can be changed by education. Plato's philosophy was influential to many of his students and during the history of Western philosophy. Plato subscribes to the concept that the ultimate state of a thing is in its form. In this place it is eternal, finite ... physical and perceived through our senses and experiences, this world is always changing. It is where the objects in our mind create ideas and ideals appearing to our senses as "true" reality, to which Plato calls this the low...

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... do not, it is possible that some women are natural philosophers and some are not. Plato believed that everyone should contribute to society by exercising their own naturally given talents to their utmost. Plato's ideas sound similar to Marx's Communism in which an individual is required to contribute to the state according to their ability. On the other hand, important egalitarian aspects, such as belief in human equality ... that no man is the same "whereas the physicians and the carpenter have different natures." In this manner resources are not wasted towards the education of naturall...

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... the problems he thought were present in his society would be eased (Hacker 24). Plato sought to cure the afflictions of both human society and human personality (Hacker 24). Essentially what Plato wants to achieve is a perfect society. Aristotle, unlike Plato, is not concerned with perfecting society. He just wants to improve on the existing one. Rather than produce a blueprint for the perfect society, ... individuals no matter how high or low their social status (Hacker 91). "In democracies, for example, justice is considered to mean equality, in oligarchies, again inequality in the di...

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... and answers. Unfortunately, many did not agree with Socrates teachings. He was accused of corrupting the youth in Athens and sentenced to death. One of Socrates most famous students, Plato, established a second school of thought. Flourishing around 400 B. C., Plato contradicted his teacher in that he left many writings, his most famous being The Republic. He believed that a higher world ... in general wasn't necessary. He believed that society was at its optimum and you can only improve upon the existing one. Both Plato and Aristotle were two men who envisioned methods on ways to improve...

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... collage however, the brief part we already have experienced is a life-changing experience; the real test is to not have fear returning home or to the routine of earlier years. Similarities between our society and Plato's era, is people no matter what time period, experience fear, happiness, pressure, and learn to adapt to ones surroundings. However in the 4th Century B.C. technology wasn't a huge factor compared ... 4th Century people were limited on education mainly because of lack of money or knowledge. Two main points that I think Plato wants us to understand is that while or after w...

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... instances we are afraid, and many are not ready for the change. We are eventually able to meet the challenge; we settle into our routine and welcome the next challenge. Plato sums this up when he writes "when any of them is liberated and compelled to suddenly stand up and turn his neck around and look towards the light, he will suffer sharp ... be many more changes in our lives as we grow and experience new things. If you were to ask most adults if they would be willing to go back where they started and do it all over, the most popular answer would be No! As Plato writes "And when he re...

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... in nature. But, at the same time, he thought it could be found in many forms. Still any form of it would be considered to have a common thread, which is the ultimate truth. Aristotle would agree with Plato that there is one truth. He assesses that truth is contained in nature. Nature, being what is, as it exists in its purest form ... that no human could be all knowing or wise, so he must not believe that one person could see all truth. I believe Plato would have seen things differently, he thought there was one truth and we all possessed it to some extent. I think he would say that the...

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... who were at the top of society were the guardians. This position held would be someone who possesses the traits that made them morally (AKA politically) superior to the others in society. Plato explains in "The Republic" that the guardian is to be a really good and noble guardian of the state who will unite in himself philosophy, spirit, swiftness and strength ... peace. Despite their comparable belief in a governed city, a problem that can be seen with both their views is the natural human condition in regards to scarcity. Plato's view of human conditioning is that they are good and wa...

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... as far as promoting it as a model for a perfectly harmonized society. His idea that philosophy was the path to a sort of "nirvana", where the best of things are always looking to be perfected, may seem ridiculous. Yet Plato had a plan he knew where he wanted to go with his concepts; he deemed ruling over a society as an important and prestigious task, and should only ... a doctor of medicine? Obviously inferring that preparation, and education of our leaders was essential to a proper informed leadership, how else could they know how to perform their taks? Moving away from the blissfulne...

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... the poor. This is an example of Plato's view of a perfect society or what we know as a Utopia. Even though this outlook was originated by one of the greatest Philosophers it is nearly impossible for it to be attained in the world today. As stated in the book Plato's view of a democracy (Government Present today ... ) is the rule of a wealthy few. Why does Plato view this as a bad form of government? The leader of a society is rich ... , therefore he only makes laws and or rules that apply to his type of people (the rich.) An example of this happening today would be the president of ... a...

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... society and well as respected just like a captain must be the propionate member on his ship. The captain can not be expected to understand and run all aspects of their everyday city operation just as the ruler can not be. Plato's captain is not given credit for his work and functions onboard a ship. Not all captains/leaders suffer from "blindness" about what ... , that Athens will crash and sink just as this ship. Once that happens they will be under a tyrannical rule of some foreign invaders again. Plato feels the same way as the navigator, he wants to speak up to help Athens become a b...

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... equality of the two genders is a positive feature however the way he divides people in a society cannot be approved. In Plato's Republic, there is an argument about whether men and women should do the same things because they both are able to. He states that " if it's apparent that they differ only in this respect which that the females bear children while ... ,455d) meaning women and men may have the same talent about the same thing or they both may not have the talent. Talent does not depend on gender. As a conclusion Plato is right to think that women and men should do the same things...

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Plato's Allegory of the Cave is Book VII in his much larger work, The Republic. The Allegory of the Cave is a conversation between Socrates and Glaucon, the former telling us what ... voices are those of the instructors, those who show truth. The instructors are the ones who pass by on the roadway. Most of the prisoners disregard the voices perceiving them to be from untruth- the shadows. Very few prisoners, like the freed prisoner, see that it is not untruth, but something else. The voice calls ... light of the fire since he has been in the dark for quite some time. When the freed prisoner...

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Plato's Allegory of the Cave is Book VII in his much larger work, The Republic. The Allegory of the Cave is a conversation between Socrates and Glaucon, the former telling us what ... voices are those of the instructors, those who show truth. The instructors are the ones who pass by on the roadway. Most of the prisoners disregard the voices perceiving them to be from untruth- the shadows. Very few prisoners, like the freed prisoner, see that it is not untruth, but something else. The voice calls ... light of the fire since he has been in the dark for quite some time. When the freed prisone...

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... of the novel, society had several expectations for women. A woman was judged primarily by her appearance and the company she kept. Females who chose to flout society's concept of a "lady" were the focus of gossip and criticism. Miss Mausie and Aunt Alexandra represent two completely different types of ... women. Miss Maudie flouts the conventions of her society. She refused to dress and behave the way her society expected. She worked in her garden when she should have been in church; she wore pants; ... Alexandra, however, dressed "appropriately," joined the right committees, and suppo...

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... Homes. It dealt with the issues of Parental roles in the Family. In addition to the issues, the book also mentioned about the Father being the leader or the focal point in the family. The first few chapters of the book talked about the roles ... of the qualities of a female (not necessary gay). Like any other problem you can find a solution and the solution that were affirmed in the book is quiet simple. Men need to fulfill their roles in their family, not only fulfill, but more importantly doing it in a comportment in which they are showing their interest, affection and care. The book...

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... some have failed and the situation has become worse. There are many organizations and volunteer community groups as well as law enforcement, which are continuously trying to make our communities safe. This struggle is known globally as the "War on Drugs". The war on drug and alcohol abuse is a very big ... Say No" movement was coupled with rigorous law enforcement and produced solid results. One could help this program by encouraging younger students not to get involved with drugs and alcohol and to set a good example for them. The "Just Say No" program is just one example of a drug and ...

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... or differentiated from others. From this I would say social class is a group of individuals who have similar status in a society. I would also like to share with you a definition of social class which I saw on the internet, it states that social class is "a collection of people with similar position; ... (ruling and subject class) is one of mutual dependence and conflict. The subject class which is the labourer must sell his labour power in order to survive and the ruling class are dependent on the subject class for production. However, the mutual dependency of the two classes is not a ...

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... help influence a person's behavior. Social norms are learned through interactions with different kinds of people, which allow a person to know what appropriate and inappropriate behavior is. This norm will lead to repeated behavior, which turns into a tradition. Along side of social norm is gender role that includes the "rules ... social environment, where men and woman are told how they should and shouldn't act in the sense of right and wrong. When it comes down to masculine norms males learn through observation from other male figures and media starting at a young age. An example can ...

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... never met anyone who was not aware of the difference between right and wrong as a concept in its own right. It only makes it a convenient accident (some people who want to ignore their conscience would argue that it was an inconvenient accident, the consequences of which they are escaping). It give morality no authority. People do live as though morality does ... negate this position. Moral decisions are complicate, as we all know. But all societies have looked on murder within their own society as wrong, unless there was some specific reason to justify it. All men are aware that the in...

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