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The Philosophies of Plato, Socrates and Aristotle in Regards to Good and Evil, the Individual, the State and Government (6 Pages, 71.7 $ (USD) )

This is a 6 page paper comparing the philosophies of Plato, Socrates and Aristotle. For Socrates, Plato and Aristotle, justice, truth, natural order and law play important parts in the concept of good and evil, an individual’s role in society, and the formation of the state and government. For Socrates, justice was the ultimate goal of the state and for individuals and the state to be considered good and not evil, regarding the law and what was just was fundamental to the maintenance of society. Plato, a student of Socrates, believed that truth and knowledge were the most important components of a society and good is what allows man to see the truth. In Plato’s state however, there were distinct classes which were based on knowledge and those with the greatest knowledge, which were few, should set the laws for the many and it was up to each individual within the state to play his “part” in protecting the structure of the state. Aristotle, a student at Plato’s Academy, also believed in the natural selection of classes and the preservation of these classes led to a stable and just society but his classes were the wealthy, moderate and poor classes. The rules for society according to Aristotle should be made democratically by the moderate class as it was the least corruptible and the most abundant. Whereas Socrates believed good came from man’s pursuit of justice and Plato believed that good came from man’s knowledge of truth; Aristotle believed that all men pursued happiness which came not from wealth but from contemplation of what was good and good for the state. For Aristotle what was good for the state was man’s natural and logically place within it and an adherence to natural law and mean or moderate law. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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What is Truth? Allegory of the Cave

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Plato/Phaedrus (8 Pages, 95.6 $ (USD) )

An 8 page essay that explores the content and meaning of Plato's dialogue Phaedrus. This examination of this dialogue concentrates on Plato's first argument, which concerns his rejection of sexually possessive love. While couched within a context that suggests that Plato is presenting this argument tongue-in-cheek, there is nevertheless the indication that he is also serious in arguing against the passions of erotic love. While certainly there is an element of truth to Plato's position, there is also the fact that love can play an uplifting role in human life, which is acknowledged by Plato in the latter half of the dialogue. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Plato's Allegory of the Cave compared to the human condition

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Plato/Recollection & Forms in Phaedo (4 Pages, 47.8 $ (USD) )

A 4 page essay that analyzes Socrates' argument concerning recollection and the theory of forms in Plato's Phaedo. This discussion largely concerns the topic of the immortality of the soul, however, in broaching this topic, Plato shows Socrates as leading the conversation into a discussion of his theory of forms. In so doing, Plato offers a comprehensive theory that attempts to explain the nature of the universe. However, while certainly intriguing, examination of this dialogue also shows Plato's conception of the universe to be unrealistic. No additional sources cited.

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Summary and Analysis of “The Laws” by Plato (10 Pages, 119.5 $ (USD) )

This is a 10 page paper summarizing and analyzing Plato’s “The Laws” on a chapter by chapter basis. Philosopher and educator Plato (427-347 B.C.E.) wrote extensively in general philosophy which he believed was the basis for the theory of education and political thought. Plato was greatly influenced by the philosophies of Socrates and in addition was critical about Athenian public life “which he presented as dominated by the rhetorical and poetical uses of language in the formation of policies and attitudes”. “The Laws” (360 B.C.E.) was Plato’s last and most extensive work and it reaffirms many of his arguments from previous works in regards to the practical politics of running a Republic. The central speaker is an “Athenian stranger” who gives “advice on the constitution of a proposed new city”. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Are Emotions Wholly Different from the Rational Intellect? A Discussion Using Some Arguments from Plato’s “Republic” (6 Pages, 71.7 $ (USD) )

This is a 6 page paper discussing emotions and rational intellect. Traditionally in ancient Greek philosophy as seen in Plato’s Republic, emotions are considered as separate from rational intellect. In Plato, he presents three souls in the human body which consist of rational intellect, emotions and will. For Plato, all three souls must work in harmony in order for a man to be considered just. Regardless of Plato’s arguments however, examples can be given which show that perhaps emotions and intellect are not developmentally separate and in all cases, the intellect and emotions have an effect on each other in addition to having a mutual control over the will. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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The Role of Women in Plato’s "Republic" (6 Pages, 71.7 $ (USD) )

6 pages in length. Discusses in detail Plato’s "The Republic" and the role of women in this dialogue. As Plato argues his position on the theories he admits that he is contradicting himself. For on one hand Plato says the women and children should be owned as property, and on the other hand says they should be able to serve the same as men. This paper examines the fact that Plato seems to be voicing two different opinions. Bibliography lists one source.

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Justice as Seen by Plato and Aeschylus (5 Pages, 59.75 $ (USD) )

This is a 5 page paper discussing the issue of justice as found in Plato’s “Republic” and Aeschylus’ “Oresteia”. Through the ten volumes of the Republic, Plato argues about the issues of justice, virtue and happiness which are all linked within an individual and if an individual is just, he will also be happy and this will be reflected in others as well as himself. Aeschylus outlined a similar theme in Oresteia except for the fact that along with the individual’s pursuit of justice, they should also consider the effect justice (in a tribunal) would have on Athenian society and also fear the gods when determining justice. Aeschylus wrote his play approximately 100 years before Socrates and Plato were born and the power of the gods and the preservation of Athens were much more dominant in philosophical beliefs. When Socrates came along a century later and bestowed that “justice was a virtue” and Plato continued the argument in its relation to the functioning of the soul, then the fear of the gods was taken out of the argument of justice and remained a “phantom” in the background. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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