Plato And Agustina Of Hippo Analysis

Philosophers since the beginning of time have helped shape and define our current culture. Two of the most prominent philosophers are Plato and Agustina of Hippo. Both played key roles in the development of their culture. Plato gave view to his ideal government and spread his idealology to all who would listen. Augustine gave a similar teaching to Plato’s. but with the exception that he added religion to the mix. Two different people born in different ages, and yet they are still highly regarded for shaping and sparking ideas that live today. Plato was born near 428 B.C. At this time, the great Peloponnesian war was ongoing and when he came of age the war was coming to an end. Although, the war did not affect his younger life greatly. He was …show more content…
When the Peloponnesian war came to an end, Plato was convinced Athenian democracy was a failure. He believed that an ideal government would meet the needs of human nature. For example, if you have a desire for food you would become a farmer, if you like possessions you would become a tradesman, etc. The highlight of this method would be that those with a capacity for wisdom-philosophers-would be given political power. He believed it’s only reasonable that those with knowledge rule over those who do not have the capacity to think of the bigger picture. He would go on to justify his beliefs with parables which many would …show more content…
They are bound with chains around their necks so they cannot look to either side or behind them, only straight ahead. They sit with a fire behind them and behind the fire is a partial wall. On top of the wall are statues that are operated by another group of people that are hidden behind the wall. The statues cast shadows on the wall that the prisoners are facing. The prisoners learn from the shadows as they play out. Since this is the only thing they see, they think these are the only real things in the