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Plato's Socialism and Communism

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What are the two basic desires according to Plato?

Emotion and logic

Love and hate

Reason and appetite (correct)

Wealth and power

What were Plato's two basic desires?

Reason and appetite.

Why did Plato propose communism?

To promote individual interests

To establish a monarchy

To create a capitalist society

To avoid clashes of ideas and interests (correct)

What did Plato propose to avoid conflicts and inequality?

Communism. Signup and view all the answers

According to Plato, what are impediments to obligations to the community?

Family and property Signup and view all the answers

In Plato's ideal society, what are considered impediments to obligations to the community?

Family and property. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to political institutions according to Plato?

Economic differences Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to political institutions in Plato's ideal society?

Economic differences. Signup and view all the answers

How many classes did Plato list in his ideal society?

Three Signup and view all the answers

What are the three classes listed in Plato's ideal society?

Producers, auxiliaries, and guardians/soldiers. Signup and view all the answers

What does socialism advocate for?

Common ownership and strong governmental involvement in the economy Signup and view all the answers

What is socialism's stance on private ownership, individual rights, and free market?

Socialism opposes these values. Signup and view all the answers

What do utopian and Marxist socialism strive for?

An egalitarian society Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between utopian socialism and Marxian socialism?

Utopian socialism is idealistic and focuses on creating a perfect society, while Marxian socialism is based on class struggle and aims to achieve a classless society through revolution. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Plato believed in two basic desires: reason and appetite.
Pursuing individual interests leads to conflicts and inequality.
Plato proposed communism to avoid clashes of ideas and interests.
In Plato's ideal society, family and property are impediments to obligations to the community.
Economic differences are the key to political institutions.
Plato listed three classes in his ideal society: producers, auxiliaries, and guardians/soldiers.
Socialism advocates for common ownership and strong governmental involvement in the economy.
Socialism opposes capitalism's values of private ownership, individual rights, and free market.
There is an opposition between utopian socialism and Marxian socialism.
Both utopian and Marxist socialism strive for an egalitarian society.

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Take this quiz to test your knowledge on the philosophical concept of socialism and communism, as proposed by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. Learn about his views on individual interests, property, and social classes in his ideal society. Discover the key differences between utopian and Marxist socialism, and how they aim to achieve an egalitarian society. See how well you understand these complex concepts and their relevance in today's political and social environment.