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Which class in the Ideal City State governs with wisdom?
Which class in the Ideal City State governs with wisdom?
Religious Piety emphasizes the use of reason to question ethical concepts.
Religious Piety emphasizes the use of reason to question ethical concepts.
False
What is Glaucon's view on justice?
What is Glaucon's view on justice?
Justice is a social contract to avoid suffering at the hands of others.
In the Ideal City State, __________ is found in the auxiliaries' bravery and loyalty.
In the Ideal City State, __________ is found in the auxiliaries' bravery and loyalty.
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Match the philosophers to their definitions of justice:
Match the philosophers to their definitions of justice:
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Study Notes
Ideal City-State & Soul
- Ideal City-State has 3 classes mirroring the 3 parts of the soul
- Rulers (Philosopher-Kings): Govern with wisdom; represent reason
- Guardians (Auxiliaries): Protect with courage; represent spirit
- Producers (Workers): Provide for physical needs; represent appetite
Justice in the City-State
- Each class performs its role without interfering with others' roles
- Religious Piety vs. Philosophical Analysis
- Religious Piety: Obedience to the gods and traditions
- Philosophical Analysis: Uses reason to question and define ethical concepts
Tension in the Republic
- Socrates critiques myths and religious traditions, replacing them with rational inquiry
- Different perspectives on "What is Justice?"
Definitions of Justice
- Cephalus: Telling the truth and paying back debts
- Polemarchus: Helping friends and harming enemies
- Thrasymachus: Advantage of the stronger
- Glaucon's Renewal of Thrasymachus' Position
Justice as Social Contract
- Justice is a social contract to avoid suffering at others' hands
- People practice justice out of fear of punishment
The Best Life
- The best life might be an unjust one seen as just
Cardinal Virtues
- Wisdom: Found in rulers' knowledge of governing
- Courage: Found in auxiliaries' bravery and loyalty
- Moderation: Harmony among all classes
- Justice: Each part performing its proper role without meddling
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Explore the complex ideas within Plato's vision of an ideal city-state and the corresponding parts of the soul. This quiz delves into the definitions of justice as discussed by Socrates and his interlocutors. Analyze how each class within the city-state contributes to a harmonious society.
