Tuesday, April 10, 2012

homework Due April 16, 2012

The Republic-
Read book three of the Republic

Answer the following questions
What view of the gods and heroes would a Platonic republic allow?

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

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