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Papers On Classic Greek Philosophy
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Plato's 'Republic' / Allegory of the Cave -- Shadows Seen By Prisoners
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This 5 page research paper examines Plato's 'Allegory of the Cave' metaphor in Book VII of The Republic. Specifically discussed are the parallels between the shadows the prisoners see on the wall of the cave and the illusion which passes off as truth in today's technological society. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: Allecave.wps
Plato's 'Republic' / Dion As A Philosopher King
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A 20 page paper discussing Plato's efforts to train Dion II of Syracuse as a philosopher-king. What were the historical factors involved and why was the effort to train Dinonysius the Younger a failure? Bibliography lists nine sources.
Filename: Dionp.wps
Plato's 'Republic' / Educating for Utopia
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A 4 page paper postulating that in The Republic, Plato's utopian ideal for education will make it a process which begins with controlling the content of fables, leading in turn lead to the moral breeding of members of a utopian society. This all ends with the creation of the soul of a nation-state, or utopia. The primary source is cited.
Filename: Platoed.wps
Plato's 'Republic' / Platonic Utopia Through the ‘Philosopher King'
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A 9 page paper on The Republic. Plato discusses a utopian society ruled by a philosopher king, followed in importance by the spirit-warrior and desire-worker. The philosopher king is Plato's vision of the ruler of the republic. The philosopher king, the ruler comes upon his powers through various means, upbringing and through the study of Forms. This would then qualify him to rule Athens' utopia after a life of study in truth and justice and the other virtues. One primary reference cited.
Filename: Platokin.wps
Plato's 'Republic' / The Epistemological, Ontological and Axiological
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A 10 page paper that suggests that Plato's Republic was created from a distinct historical perspective, demonstrated in Plato's epistemological, ontological and axiological world view. The writer explains how Plato's theory of knowledge develops with these characteristics in mind -- based on his almost skeptical perspective on Athenian society. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Repub.wps
Plato's 'Republic' / The State -- Rulers & Followers
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A 9 page paper that considers Plato's design of the polis and his premise about the necessary leaders in the 'Republic.' Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Platstat.wps
Plato's 'Republic' / Use Of Forms & Objects
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This 5 page paper explores Plato's use of forms and objects in the metaphoric 'Divided Line' and 'Allegory of the Cave' in The Republic Books VI and VII respectively.
Filename: Divall.rtf
Plato's 'Republic' / Utopia
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A 4 page paper that considers the essence of Plato's perfect state and reflects on the negative elements of Plato's constructs. This paper contends that the structure of Plato's utopia, including the distinct class system, is objectionable. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Plauto.wps
Plato's 'Republic' / View of Leadership
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This 5 page report discusses the issue of leadership and how Plato viewed leadership through what he said about it in 'The Republic.' The paper discusses what the attributes of a good leader are and how contemporary leaders need or don't need to exhibit such classical moral virtues. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Leadview.wps