Essays 391 - 420
is no realistic political system, for it takes considerably more than one mans word to impart a true sense of unity. "Thus, for y...
are afraid because ignorant, and perceive the pain and not the benefits; nor do they apprehend that a sick soul is worse than a si...
than our enemies, but inferior morally" and people must work to make themselves stronger in all respects (Plato, 1970, p. 45). ...
to the outside, the cave becomes a type of conduit, or birth canal which brings him into the life of actual knowledge. What one ca...
reaching true conclusions and therefore may use their knowledge of language and logic to confuse the average person on the issues ...
between the citizens. Taken together, the guardians are people who are skilled in governing certain areas. However, these two type...
how ones intellect cannot be considered a gender. In other words, intelligence is intelligence regardless of where it is housed. ...
of death, as well as the mystery of death. This establishes a foundation from which we can learn, especially considering that Nula...
the affirmative to that and other questions. Later on Socrates will ask: "And, in your opinion, do those who think that they will ...
that leads Socrates to the conclusion that he will not be exiled from his beloved home, but would rather die a martyr for his beli...
from the fact that I realized that I knew nothing. A man of my era named Chaerephon once asked the Oracle at Delphi is there w...
ideas. As we shall soon see, through these speeches Plato seems to have reasoned out how it is that mankind make their way from th...
In four pages this paper discusses the contemporary court system and considers Plato's philosophy on leadership as presented in Th...
In ten pages this paper examines the debate on affirmative action from the viewpoint of Platonic philosophy. There are 6 sources ...
-- but to deny their husbands sex until the men agree to sign a treaty. It is the women, therefore, who actually end the war. Rea...
In five pages the theme of love is considered within the context of these authors and their tales. Three sources are cited in the...
In five pages a comparison and contrast of how these philosophers perceived political leadership are made by noting the difference...
In eleven pages this research paper contrasts and compares Plato's and Confucius's perceptions on the ruling state and society wit...
In six pages this creative essay examines an event in which a college student had to defend beliefs and this experience is related...
In six pages this paper discusses the philosophical distinctions Socrates made between these two concepts as presented in Plato's ...
In three pages this paper discusses Plato's Phaedo in terms of the mechanistic mind model and Socrates' arguments designed against...
In five pages this paper analyzes Plato's Philebus in terms of the writing style and the philosopher's message. There are no othe...
In fifteen pages this paper considers the connection between wisdom, holiness, justice, courage, temperance and virtue as revealed...
In three pages this paper considers how Plato's text reveals virtue to be not a single entity but rather deeply connected to other...
In six pages this paper considers Plato's text in its representation of the evil and unhappiness of the 'unjust' according to Socr...
In four pages this paper analyzes the harp analogy of Socrates that is featured in Plato's Phaedo. There are no other sources lis...
prisoners were suddenly unshackled and forced to turn around and face the fire. To begin with, he would be blinded by its brillian...
In five pages Kaku's theory of the universe is compared and contrasted with Plato's cave allegory that is featured in Book VII of ...
In nine pages this paper examines Plato's polis design as featured in The Republic in an analysis of the significance he places up...
for an impartial judge; one who would not be swayed by public opinion and "hype" to pre-judge the tyrant. With themselves a...