Upon the discussion of the creation of Socrates’ civilization the addition of luxuries creates complications. If there are to be more benefits for society there must be more land, and with the land there must be a military to protect it. In controlling the military, there exists a tyrannical danger and there must be something to sway the tendency of guardians away from complete control over the citizens. It is suggested that the guardians be educated and controlled by that education. It is necessary to shape the character of the guardian in such a way to prevent tyranny. Therefore, the education of the guardians need to be moral in nature, a blind acceptance of beliefs, rather than the ability to think independently and critically. Those fit
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If we follow this idea, then people will follow the footsteps of those who have harmed others or made unwise decisions. These would then be noted as inappropriate tales, instead the tales must foster courage, moderation, and justice. Courage is praising warriors not fear death, thus encouraging the story of Hades. It is not good to have the story of Achilles because he displays copious amounts of emotion (388a). Tales must follow what we what the guardians to have - moderation, courage, and justice, yet there is no presence of wisdom. There is an implication that the guardians should accept blindly whatever they are told and become molded by the tales. It must be that the guardians are not wise in reasoning or thinking, but rather simply exhibiting the qualities they have been …show more content…
The appetitive element comes from the desire to look at the dead bodies, which he knows is wrong, yet he desires to look at them. The spirited element comes into play as he furiously yells at his own eyes for giving in to such the desire. This shows conflict within an individual that can occur in all. However, this is a case of one element taking over one of the other elements, and Socrates has laid out that they should not overtake another one. Therefore, it is story that should make individuals wary in terms of teaching potential
If we follow this idea, then people will follow the footsteps of those who have harmed others or made unwise decisions. These would then be noted as inappropriate tales, instead the tales must foster courage, moderation, and justice. Courage is praising warriors not fear death, thus encouraging the story of Hades. It is not good to have the story of Achilles because he displays copious amounts of emotion (388a). Tales must follow what we what the guardians to have - moderation, courage, and justice, yet there is no presence of wisdom. There is an implication that the guardians should accept blindly whatever they are told and become molded by the tales. It must be that the guardians are not wise in reasoning or thinking, but rather simply exhibiting the qualities they have been …show more content…
The appetitive element comes from the desire to look at the dead bodies, which he knows is wrong, yet he desires to look at them. The spirited element comes into play as he furiously yells at his own eyes for giving in to such the desire. This shows conflict within an individual that can occur in all. However, this is a case of one element taking over one of the other elements, and Socrates has laid out that they should not overtake another one. Therefore, it is story that should make individuals wary in terms of teaching potential