Plato Archives - Essay Quoll

Explain why Plato first tells us the nature of justice in the city before that of the individual. Be able to describe the triangular structure of the classes of the Republic. The 3 classes and their techniques .

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Assessments

1. Socratic Project as described in the Apology. Socrates is pursuing the truth about the Good life. The Oracle said he is the wisest person. Be able to explain why Socrates did not accept this statement. Know the process of elenchus and the 5 steps. Why is it significant that Socrates finds the contradiction in […]

Why is democracy so bad? What is the real problem with it, according to Plato? Under what circumstances might he actually approve of “democracy” as it was understood in his time?

Posted on October 14, 2022 by Assessments

1. We hear a lot of talk in the United States about the importance of freedom. On this issue, Plato seems quite alien, for the concept of freedom does not seem to come up much in the Republic. Yet one could argue that Plato is not only concerned with “freedom” but strongly in favor of […]

In a page and a half, research and write summaries of the biography of Plato and that of Socrates. Also summarize p.

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Assessments

In a page and a half, research and write summaries of the biography of Plato and that of Socrates. Also summarize p. 690 – 700

Evaluate a piece of media from a program, movie, or song that you enjoy and then answer the following: What are the assumptions presented in this medium regarding what is real in the world?

Posted on November 30, 2021 by Ambrose

Evaluate a piece of media from a program, movie, or song that you enjoy and then answer the following: What are the assumptions presented in this medium regarding what is real in the world? Does it display, for example, the belief that all is physical or material? Does it allude to reality that cannot be […]

Consider the claims Plato makes against poets and artists and discuss whether Shakespeare offers a defense against Plato’s arguments or agrees with them in The Tempest.

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Ambrose

Plato’s arguments Consider the claims Plato makes against poets and artists and discuss whether Shakespeare offers a defense against Plato’s arguments or agrees with them in The Tempest. Be sure to lay out the basis of your comparison clearly. You might want to think about Prospero’s relationship to knowledge, power and other characters in the […]

Analyze the contributions of Plato to Political Theory based on his Three books “The Statesman”, “The Republic”,”The Law”

Posted on October 18, 2021October 18, 2021 by Ambrose

Contributions of Plato to Political Theory Analyze the contributions of Plato to Political Theory based on his Three books “The Statesman”, “The Republic”,”The Law”

Why do you find your original account of the argument and meaning of the text more persuasive than alternative readings?Explai

Posted on October 7, 2021 by Ambrose

The Origin of Goodness Description Read Plato’s Euthyphro from the link provided below as a philosophical text with a clear argument premises, and evidence to support the premises. You should organize your essay to answer the following questions in approximately 650 words: What do you think the text is arguing? What evidence is there in […]

Plato’s Divided Line: Who claims to know more, Plato or Aristotle? Is there a science of nature? Why?Discuss

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Ambrose

Essay on Plato’s Divided Line: Who claims to know more, Plato or Aristotle? Is there a science of nature? Why? The first paragraph must specify the goal (thesis or problem), chief sources to be used, and your general plan for the paper.

Do you agree with Plato about what most people would do if they had the ring of Gyges? Why or why not?Discuss

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Ambrose

The paper should be double-spaced and 800–1200 words long. This is not a research paper. I want to hear your own ideas. But if you do use outside resources, you must cite them clearly and thoroughly. Otherwise, you are guilty of plagiarism, and you will receive a grade of 0 on the assignment. Outside sources […]

Read: Plato’s Allegory of the Cave and Aristotle’s High-Minded Man:Craft an essay examining the meanings of the two writings and how they might compare to each other, and more importantly, how they have a bearing on your life,keeping in mind the statement from Socrates.

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Ambrose

Start with the premise of a quote from Greek philosopher, Socrates, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” 1. RE Ch 5, Classical Greece: Philosophy and Ethical Thought 2. Read: Plato’s Allegory of the Cave and Aristotle’s High-Minded Man. 3. View the videos that serve to help with analysis. 4. Craft an essay examining the […]