If the city of West Palm Beach informs you that the water is… If the city of West Palm Beach informs you that the water is not safe to drink (but you are really thirsty and crave tap water) then Socrates would say that you do and you don’t want to drink city water. Read Details
According to Socrates, the just city has three parts while t… According to Socrates, the just city has three parts while the just person actually has four parts. Read Details
Cephalus does not like being old because of his loss of libi… Cephalus does not like being old because of his loss of libido and sexual function. Read Details
In the Republic, the ruler of the just city is a philosopher… In the Republic, the ruler of the just city is a philosopher. Read Details
Glaucon has less potential for becoming a philosopher than C… Glaucon has less potential for becoming a philosopher than Cephalus. Read Details
Forms are growing and evolving toward perfection. Forms are growing and evolving toward perfection. Read Details
For Socrates, we breed horses and dogs and cows but we shoul… For Socrates, we breed horses and dogs and cows but we should not breed humans since it denies them of a basic freedom. Read Details
The Guardian in Book III are not allowed to eat meat of any… The Guardian in Book III are not allowed to eat meat of any kind nor can they eat sweets of any kind. Read Details
The notion that land or earth can be your real mother is pre… The notion that land or earth can be your real mother is preposterous because nobody thinks of their country as their “motherland” or “fatherland.” Read Details
The city of minimal needs meets the basic needs of its citiz… The city of minimal needs meets the basic needs of its citizens: food, shelter, clothing, and shoes. Read Details