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What was Plato’s contribution to education?
What was Plato’s contribution to education?
Which form of government did Plato reject?
Which form of government did Plato reject?
What type of government is characterized by rule through a few wealthy individuals?
What type of government is characterized by rule through a few wealthy individuals?
According to Plato, what should the education system aim to produce?
According to Plato, what should the education system aim to produce?
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What does Socrates argue wisdom consists of?
What does Socrates argue wisdom consists of?
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What are the three classes in Plato's tripartite class structure?
What are the three classes in Plato's tripartite class structure?
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Which statement aligns with Plato's ideal state system?
Which statement aligns with Plato's ideal state system?
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What does Plato describe as a consequence of democracy?
What does Plato describe as a consequence of democracy?
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Study Notes
Political Thought- Fall 2024
- Course Instructor: Dr. Aliaa Wagdy
- Badr University in Cairo, School of Political Science and International Relations
Lecture 2: Plato
- Plato was a Greek philosopher
- Plato was also a mathematician
- Plato wrote philosophical dialogues
- Plato founded the Academy in Athens, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world
- Plato was a student of Socrates and mentor of Aristotle
- The three figures are founders of Western philosophy
Plato's Views on Socrates
- Good character is a divine gift
- Knowledge is recollection, not learning
- Knowledge and art are divine gifts
- Wisdom is knowledge of the good and right dealings
- A philosopher has a moderate love of wisdom and the courage to act wisely
Plato's Views on State and Government
- Plato's views are found in The Republic, The Laws, and The Statesman
- Society has a tripartite structure:
- Productive
- Protective
- Governing
Plato on Ideal State System
- Plato rejected Athenian democracy
- Plato thought only wise men are fit to rule
- Plato advocated for philosopher kings to be produced via education system
Types of Government
- Aristocracy: Rule by the best
- Oligarchy: Rule by the wealthy few
- Democracy: Rule by the people
- Tyranny: Rule by one person
Plato's Critique of Democracy
- Democracy leads to equality of opportunity and freedom
- These lead to disagreement
- Disagreement results in chaos
- Chaos is resolved by a tyrant restoring discipline
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Explore the philosophical insights of Plato in this quiz from the Political Thought course. Delve into his views on Socrates, knowledge, and the ideal state as outlined in his seminal works like The Republic. Test your understanding of Plato's contributions to Western philosophy.
