... for his time which could make his opinions of society somewhat biased. Although it is possible that Plato's opinions are biased much of the information the book contains is relatively factual. Religion is a part of every society. There is evidence in Book II of "The Republic" supporting the idea that Greeks are polytheistic. During a discussion about the origins of good and evil ... the rulers they trample in the dust as willing slaves and not worth a jot..." 8 Men also can "...hold public office because...[they are] thought to be just..." 9 "The Republic" is comprised ten books, in whi...

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... his lifetime he wrote many books, one entitled The Republic: Book X, which deals with his opinion of the perfect society. In that book Plato talks about his love for art, but according to him, his perfect society did not have room for art. Plato felt art was useless in ... society and far from the truth. Although Plato loved Homer, author of The Odyssey, he felt Homer did not belong in the perfect society. Plato ... the whole noble tragic company; but a man is not to be reverenced more then the truth, and therefore I will speak out. (2) Although Plato had a love for Homer, he felt Home...

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... his lifetime he wrote many books, one entitled The Republic: Book X, which deals with his opinion of the perfect society. In that book Plato talks about his love for art, but according to him, his perfect society did not have room for art. Plato felt art was useless in ... society and far from the truth. Although Plato loved Homer, author of The Odyssey, he felt Homer did not belong in the perfect society. Plato ... the whole noble tragic company; but a man is not to be reverenced more then the truth, and therefore I will speak out. (2) Although Plato had a love for Homer, he felt Home...

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... : observing as many examples as possible and then, based on these observations, working out a basic principle they have in common. Inductive reasoning is the basis of the western scientific method. Plato saw reality in ideas that could only be known by thinking and reasoning about them. Aristotle saw reality in physical objects that could best be known by experiencing them. He ... of life, their actions, or by their parts. His observations on many marine invertebrates are extremely accurate and could only have been made from first hand experiences with dissection. His books are filled wi...

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