Tuesday, April 17, 2012

homework Due April 23, 2012

The Republic-
Read book six of the Republic

Answer the following questions
What is the difference between the philosopher and the non-philosopher?

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
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