Plato says, “a tyrant is least able to do what [s/he] wants” (Republic 577e) and “the true tyrant is a true slave” (579d). What does Plato […]
Plato
The classical theories of society according to Confucius, Plato, and Aristotle.
Describe the classical theories of society according to Confucius, Plato, and Aristotle. What are the elements of a just society according to the ancient philosophers? Compare and contrast the social […]
Plato, Hume, Kant, and Russell: What is human knowledge
Plato, Hume, Kant, and Russell: What is human knowledge? Is there Truth? If so, what good is it? Bring in the Matrix, the Truman Show, or related media. Kant, Mill, […]
Plato, The Republic (cont’d)
Read: Book V, VI 487e-489a & 493a-496e & 505d-511e What does the social life of the kallipolis entail? Why should philosophers be kings? What is the divided line and can […]
Plato
Describe why Plato is still relevant to today history and why he should be remembered
Plato, Socrates
Explain Plato’s Ethics, add in a source, and add in thoughts about the ethics.