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Political Science What is Introduction to Political Political Theory Theory? By Professor Mark Lino Decena MA Political Science AB Political Science LPT (Major in Social Scien...

Political Science What is Introduction to Political Political Theory Theory? By Professor Mark Lino Decena MA Political Science AB Political Science LPT (Major in Social Sciences)  What are the common political questions today? Why do we need a governmen t?  What are the common political questions today? What is the best type of governmen t?  What are the common political questions today? Is democracy the worst form of government ?  What are the common political questions today? What qualities can you ascertain in a perfect society (utopia)?  What are the common political questions today? What is the most ideal political leader? What are the attributes that she/he needs to possess?  What are the common political questions today? What are the rights and freedoms that should be utmostly protected by the government?  What are the common political questions today? What are best indicators that justice for every person is attainable in a society? Who are the political philosophers? They were the individuals who want to address all these questions in regards to the nature, scope and legitimacy of public agents and institutions and the relationships between them What is Political Theory (Political Philosopy)? Political Theory is a Philosophical reflection on how best to arrange our collective life- our political institutions and social practices. What is Political Theory (Political Philosopy)? Philosophy provides to Political Science knowledge of ideal human behaviour, political values, good and bad in political theory, right and wrong laws, policies and The Greeks - Exponents of Philosophy Aristotle - Father of Political Science The Greeks - Exponents of Philosophy Socrates- Plato’s teacher. His influence to Plato was enormous. Socratic Method - is a form of cooperative argumentative dialogue between individuals, based PLATO Plato was a philosopher and scholar who lived between 427 and 347 BC. He was a student of Socrates and later formed the first known "university," called the Academy. PLATO Plato wrote an interestingly style called a dialogue. Plato would introduce several characters who would discuss a topic by asking questions to each other. PLATO Plato wrote approximately 35 dialogues 1. The Symposium 2. Crito 3. The Apology 4. Phaedo The Republic It is considered Plato’s best known work The Republic Plato was a citizen of Athenian Democracy. It was this democracy that put Socrates to death. The Republic Plato also lived long enough to see the disastrous effects of the Peloponnesian War, and the Rule of Thirty Tyrants that Sparta imposed on Athens. Main Characters in The Republic Socrates- The major speaker in the dialogue. His name means "master of life," and it is he who advances all of Plato's theories. Main Characters Glaucon - A half- brother of Plato. His name means "owl" or "gleaming eyes," and in the dialogue, he is a young man. Other Characters Thrasymachus- rash fighter Polemarchus- laconic in dialogue Cephalus - a wealthy and retired old businessman who lives the good life and adopt the virtues he has The Conceptualization of Justice What is the conceptulization of Justice for you? Is justice for the strong? The Conceptualization of Justice 1. Justice of the Soul 2. Justice of the State The Conceptualization of Justice The Tripartite Conceptualiza tion of Justice (Soul) 1. Rational- Brain, Mind, Head 2. Spirit- The Conceptualization of Justice The Tripartite Conceptualiza tion of Justice 3. Appetite - Human wants and desire (basic to mundane). The Conceptualization of Justice If spirit and logic work together then it resist the desire of the appetite (Just Soul) If spirit ignores the reason The Conceptualization of Justice 2.Spirit - Strong emotion such as Anger, Love, Bravery, etc (but it needs to be tempered). - It also appeals to fairness and The Conceptualization of Justice 3.Rational - part of the soul that reasons, analyzes, and rationally weighs options prior to decision The Conceptualization of Justice The Tripartite Conceptualiza tion of Justice (State) 1. Guardian- Ruler 2. Auxiliary - Military The Conceptualization of Justice Ultimately, Plato’s justice is about balance and harmony. Justice arises when each part performs its appropriate  THANK YOU Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.