... and shield. To be sure, the [belief that there is a real and natural difference in the serviceability of either hand for various actions] about these matter rests on all but universal misunderstanding. Plato, The Laws, 794 Here Plato outlines the necessity of both boys and girls to be educated in the arts of war, so both may be prepared for war. In Republic, Plato also stresses equality in education ... among the guardians. He says as certain men are destined for certain positions and occupations, as ... any sturdy children with them to war, so that they see the work they"ll have to do...

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... Socrates, especially regarding Republic, can be taken as Plato's beliefs expressed through the character of Socrates and not the man himself. It is also important to note at this time, that the poleis (singular polis), or city-states, were nothing like the modern day "city". The closest modern comparison would be the nation-state and not the city. This essay will first see Republic as a discussion ... . The third "tier" in Plato's polis is made up of those with the desire-driven part of the soul strongest. These are the workers, craftsmen or "artisans" and make up the majority of the popu...

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... a balance between stability and freedom, and in the process admit that neither can be totally had. Plato in the "Republic- views the state as a grand version of the individual. He states that the soul of the individual is comprised of three parts: the appetite, the spirit, and the reason, and these three parts have distinct objectives and aspirations. For instance, the appetite is associated with the quest for physical pleasure. This aspect of ... the soul is contented by amenities such as food ... ...

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... of how to improve existing societies during their individual lifetimes. It is necessary to look at several areas of each theory to seek the difference in each. The main focus of Plato is a perfect society. He creates a blueprint for a utopian society, in his book The Republic, out of his dislike for the tension of political life (Hacker 24). This blueprint was a sketch of a society in which ... 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...

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... to look at several areas of each theory to seek the difference in each. The main focus of Plato is a perfect society. He creates a vision for a utopian society, in his book The Republic. This vision was a sketch of a society in which the problems he thought were present in his society would be solved. Plato wanted to cure the afflictions of both human society and human personality. Essentially what ... Plato wants to achieve is a perfect society where everything will function in a perfect way and in which everyone ... in human character and personality that would have to take place in ...

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... whether such truth is practical or not. More than that, the truth to Plato seems to be unchangeable whether in ideas or philosophy. Plato believes the absolute truth can be applied to every aspect in the society including political organization. Plato, whose political view can be found in his writing, Republic, focus on searching a perfect society. Plato thinks the state is a piece of self-regulating piece of machinery. Although ... Plato does believe a state should bring happiness to majority, he does not recognize that ... ...

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... functioning properly, such as the soul or civilization, they were considered virtuous. With that in mind, the ideal state, according to Plato would be one that is virtuous, in regards to its citizens and the state itself. In the Republic, the discussion sheds light into the belief that without the, reason, will, and appetite of the citizens being in balance, the citizen can not be ... harmonious. These ideas were correlated with the three largest parts of the human body, the head, the chest, and the ... abdomen. Also being correlated with the three parts of the ... ...

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... rather a blueprint by which objects in the material world are created. These various assertions are best characterized by Plato's allegorical "Cave" described in The Republic. The slaves working deep underground never dare to journey upward and see the light, but prefer by choice, fear, or habit to stay down and see only the shadows of the forms which the light projects on the wall. The shadows can best be thought of ... as images hinting at the "truth" or eternal forms beyond our ... ...

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... laying open on top. I took a closer look and the only words the book contained were "Plato 328 B.C." I shut the book and was about to leave when I heard a whirling of hidden machines and a bright flash of light, suddenly I was in a sunny grove wearing a toga, sitting next to me was a man writing on a scroll labeled "The Republic." I realized must be Plato. Plato: Ah hello my young friend, you must be ... one Professor Einstein's students. How can I help you? Jacob: I really have to get home if the professor realized I used his machine he"ll be furious. Plato: Really? You don't want to a...

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... states, " it turns out that doing one's work is justice- (Plato 180). Justice can only be executed when people perform those functions naturally mandated to them, as this ensures the total good of the city. Thus, Plato divides the city into two socioeconomic groups: the common people, the farmers and craftsmen who control the wealth of the republic, and the guardians who by virtue of their nature and superior education are ... vested with the responsibility of ruling and protecting the citizens. This stratification of society, and unequal distribution of power ... ...

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... states, " it turns out that doing one's work is justice- (Plato 180). Justice can only be executed when people perform those functions naturally mandated to them, as this ensures the total good of the city. Thus, Plato divides the city into two socioeconomic groups: the common people, the farmers and craftsmen who control the wealth of the republic, and the guardians who by virtue of their nature and superior education are ... vested with the responsibility of ruling and protecting the citizens. This stratification of society, and unequal distribution of power ... ...

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... views on the State, Plato's view is more rational. "Plato's political theory is developed in close connection with his ethics" (Copleston, 223). He believed strongly in the wants of man, "The State does not exist simply in order to further the economic needs of men, for man is not simply 'Economic Man,' but for happiness, to develop them in the good life" (Copleston, 226). In Plato's Republic we wanted ... poets, but he also objected to the way they speak about the gods, and the way that they portrayed immoral characters. Therefore if he was going to have poets in his State they would h...

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... ". What this means is that they could see the forest for the trees and knew what the reality of life was really like. To him the world we live in is only an illusion. This is shown best in "The Allegory of the Cave". In this writing which is a part of one of his most famous works "The Republic" Plato talks of some men who are tied down in ... a cave. They have been this way for all of their life and have never known anything more than the shadows that appear on the wall. They never realize that these are only reflections of things that were actually occurring directly ... which people w...

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... a creation of a perfect society. He constructs a foundation for a utopian society in his book "The Republic". The purpose of his thought process was to cleanse his society of the woes he felt plagued it and construct a new one. Plato lived during the Peloponnesian War, which consequently lead to the end of the Athenian democracy. He had eyewitness account of his mentor's (Socrates) trial and execution. Bitter and angered ... of moderation on a high pedestal. Many individuals come to favor the concept of moderation because it is flexible, part liberal and part conservative. Plato's ideal...

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... By Plato Plato was one of the most creative and influential thinkers in Western philosophy, his influence throughout the history of philosophy has been monumental. Born around 428 B.C, he investigated a wide range of topics, but his theory of forms, found in The Republic, is a critical part of Plato's philosophy. In this essay I will explain, evaluate and analyze Plato's theory of the forms. To better explain my view points on Plato ... 's theory I will make use of the metaphoric "Divided Line" and the Analogy of the Cave. Plato's theory of forms, known also as his theory of ideas, state...

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... its function (to be sat upon), but also its nature (whatever the nature of a chair may be). And Euthyphro has trouble giving the essence of piety because he instead gives examples or incorrect answers. The "one over many principle" is the theory behind Plato's Forms which are presented and detailed in other dialogues (Phaedo, Republic, Meno, Parmenides, etc.). It simple means that a statue of ... Helen of Troy, for example, is considered beautiful because it participates in the Form of Beauty. And the Form of Beauty is an intangible, divine, perfect ... , immortal theory of the idea of b...

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... inductive reasoning: 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 ... being interrelated. Any happy life must have social and political aspects. He stated that the best forms of government are monarchy, aristocracy and constitutional republic, with aristocracy being the ...

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... life, and culture are affected by the laws of the regime and influence those laws. Aristotle believes the study of politics is the study of a whole way of life of people. I must acknowledge agreeing with this view. Aristotle was a promising student of Plato's but disagreed with some of his works on the Republic. Aristotle's criticism of the Republic is not fair because he fails to ... realize Plato's attempt to achieve perfect justice in a city. Aristotle believes that diversity within the city is necessary in order to obtain self-sufficiency because diversity provides ... the means for...

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... , culminating in a list of questions about political systems which corresponds reasonably well to the questions he addresses in the Politics, as the following chart indicates: Outline of the Politics Questions in Nicomachean Ethics X.9.1181b17-24 Book I: types of communities: the city, the household; household management Book II: critical survey of proposed and actual constitutions: Plato (Republic, Laws), Hippodamus, Sparta, Crete, Carthage, various legislators "First, then, let us try ... city; in this way, Aristotle rejects the minimalist conception of the function of a city described...

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... health when combined with being faced east, with the winds blowing from the direction of the sunrise. The town should be organized in a quincunx (the same pattern used to plant vines), and make sure that the whole city is not laid out in geometric intervals. This will allow for both safety and good appearance of the city. Plato, in his Republic, expressed a great disapproval of seaports, navies, ... foreign trade, and foreign travel in his writings on the political ... ideal. Aristotle on the other hand felt that seaports are a necessary part of the Ideal State. He believed that it was...

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