Three Messages From Republic 1-5
In depth analysis of three important messages from Plato’s Republic
Philosophical texts are very important to humanity. They bring us to question what exactly what we are doing with our day to day lives. How the world affects us to bring change to our routines and why exactly this change is good or bad. Plato and Socrates are no different. Much of Socrates’ work is through the written texts of Plato, despite many historians believing that the dialogues of Socrates had been expanded upon by Plato himself. “His ideas and life as a teacher and philosopher are mostly known through the writings of his best student, Plato, in his dialogues,” states Westervelt. This begs to ask a very interesting question, what is and what is not Socrates’ work? Despite these ideologies, Plato teaches us very essential knowledge through his dialogue, Republic. Plato attempts to explain how …show more content…
The title of the text is republic which actually means power by the people, not a singular leader, but everyone. “Yes the search for true happiness has been the point of discussion and desire for many as well great thinkers like Socrates and Plato and still many in row.” (Teshome) Socrates, when he is speaking, explains how everyone has a certain role in the group, whether it be as a leader, soldier, or worker. The best way to ensure a harmonious society is for each person in their respective group to be content with their lifestyle and strive to live it well. “Then the meddling and interchange between the three classes would be the greatest damage to the city…” (Book 4, pg. 271). The three classes that Socrates has come up with include: wisdom, courage, temperance, and justice. Each class of people should have each of these traits, but according to their strong suit be placed in a respective
In depth analysis of three important messages from Plato’s Republic
Philosophical texts are very important to humanity. They bring us to question what exactly what we are doing with our day to day lives. How the world affects us to bring change to our routines and why exactly this change is good or bad. Plato and Socrates are no different. Much of Socrates’ work is through the written texts of Plato, despite many historians believing that the dialogues of Socrates had been expanded upon by Plato himself. “His ideas and life as a teacher and philosopher are mostly known through the writings of his best student, Plato, in his dialogues,” states Westervelt. This begs to ask a very interesting question, what is and what is not Socrates’ work? Despite these ideologies, Plato teaches us very essential knowledge through his dialogue, Republic. Plato attempts to explain how …show more content…
The title of the text is republic which actually means power by the people, not a singular leader, but everyone. “Yes the search for true happiness has been the point of discussion and desire for many as well great thinkers like Socrates and Plato and still many in row.” (Teshome) Socrates, when he is speaking, explains how everyone has a certain role in the group, whether it be as a leader, soldier, or worker. The best way to ensure a harmonious society is for each person in their respective group to be content with their lifestyle and strive to live it well. “Then the meddling and interchange between the three classes would be the greatest damage to the city…” (Book 4, pg. 271). The three classes that Socrates has come up with include: wisdom, courage, temperance, and justice. Each class of people should have each of these traits, but according to their strong suit be placed in a respective