The gradebook closes Monday 7th at 10:00 AM.
Make sure all your missing homework and any extra credit projects are in.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Homework Due April 30
The Republic-
Read book seven of the Republic
Answer the following questions
What kinds of lessons on education can you get from the famous cave analogy?
What is the nature of true education according to Socrates, especially in terms of teaching?
Why is it that the philosopher king is the best kind of ruler?
How do these rulers arise?
Which sciences, what curriculum, possesses the power to prepare them to be rulers as philosopher kings?
What kind of virtues should the students posses who study this curriculum?
Which students would become philosopher-kings?
How is the study of philosophy (dialectic) are real danger?
How can the danger be avoided?
What do you think of Plato's scheme of education as presented in the Republic?
In class
Come to class ready discuss the role of philosophy, work and good in Platonic, tradition, and non traditional forms.
Projects
These projects are due
Code of Hammurabi
Read from the Code of Hammurabi
Homework
Complete the handout from class.
Find a parallel between one law from the Code of Hammurabi and a commandment from the Bible.
In Class
Come prepared to discuss your parallel verse and law.
Sorry for the delay in the verse.
Thank you for your prayers and patience
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
homework Due April 23, 2012
The Republic-
Read book six of the Republic
Answer the following questions
What are the two charges against the philosopher?
What is the difference between the sophist and the philosopher?
Which of the current regimes is suited for the philosopher king?
What is the most fitting study for the education of the philosopher?
What is the Good?
Can we speak about the Good itself?
What does the divided line tell us about the problem of philosophy?
In class
Come to class ready discuss the role of philosophy, work and good in Platonic, tradition, and non traditional forms.
Projects
work on
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
homework Due April 16, 2012
The Republic-
Read book three of the Republic
Answer the following questions
What form of falsehood is sometimes useful?
Does Plato value acting?
Should students study music and poetry?
What is the standard of being fully educated?
What are the characteristics of a good judge?
What happens if one overindulges in music?
What happens if one overindulges in physical training?
What characteristics must the ruler group possess?
What does Socrates predict will be the result of a citizen lying?
Why does Socrates say eliminating the use of musical instruments helps improve the state?
What can rhythm and harmony do for the mind?
Define
censorship
theological
education
harmony
instruction
gardian
balance
Platonic
justice
utopian
In class
Come to class ready discuss the role of education in Platonic, tradition, and non traditional forms.
Projects
begin work on
Monday, April 9, 2012
Republic Paper
400-500 word paper
must be typed
Due April 30th
- —What is the importance of justice?
- —Importance of philosophy. Must cover Plato and Socrates
- —Why should we strive to live a moral life?
- —Socrates believed happiness is the best thing in life? Is this a correct or incorrect view?
- —Why does Socrates think philosophers and no others ought to be rulers? Is he right?
If you want to choose an alternate topic you must have it approved before the 16th
Ideal JOY Project
My Ideal JOY
Due April 30th
Describe and form your ideal JOY Academy
Determine
What kinds of people
School Schedule - include a timeline
Curriculum
Activities
Facilities - with a color drawing
Admission Requirements
Causes for Expulsion
3-5 standards or changes along with explanations & defenses
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Homework Due April 9, 2012
The Republic-
Read book one of the Republic
Study Question
Come up with one questions about the text for purpose of discussion in class. This question will be graded
Answer the following questions
Who are the participants and what are their backgrounds? Make a list
How does the question of Justice come up?
Who is Thrasymachus and what is he like?
What is the example of the warrior? What does it mean?
What is the definition of justice does Socrates formulate based on the comments of Cephalus and how does he refute it?
What does Cephalus say concerning the greatest benefit of wealth?
Are telling the truth and paying what is owed just acts?
How does Socrates define harm?
Why does Socrates believe it is never just to harm anyone?
What is Polemarchus' account of justice?
According to Socrates what is the primary interest of any art and its practitioner?
Under what conditions would a man of integrity accept power?
What is the 'work' of the soul?
Define
circumvent
garland
exploit
frenzied
contented
consolation
fierce
In class
Come to class ready to compare the Greek ideal of justice to the American system.
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