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In twenty pages this paper discusses the failed efforts of Plato to sufficiently train Dionysus the Younger to become a philosophe...

of Nature. He has also noted that while the 20th century has involved a great deal of specialization, the 21st century will be a ...

for an impartial judge; one who would not be swayed by public opinion and "hype" to pre-judge the tyrant. With themselves a...

In seven pages this paper examines Plato's Phaedo and The Republic in terms of how it portrays the philosopher's perspectives on d...

In five pages Rene Descartes' Meditation II is examined in terms of the moral complexities of the philosopher's assertion 'I am, I...

a familiar kind of Socratic dialogue about justice, just as the Euthyphro is about piety and the Meno is about virtue. The Republi...

In nine pages this paper examines the social utopia presided over by a philosopher king as described by Plato in The Republic. Th...

student introduce and summarize Platos "allegory of the cave". The allegory of the cave, as it is commonly known, is a dialogue be...

as a teacher, is to free his students from the cave and metaphorically drag them into the sunlight. The selection from Phaedo reco...

In two pages this paper considers Plato's use of tetralogy organization in an overview of Books I and II of The Republic. There a...

In five pages analogy is defined and then related to these two philosophers as they are used in Rousseau's The Social Contract and...

In twelve pages Plato's dialogues The Republic, Phaedrus, and Gorgias are examined in an analysis of how the philosopher conceptua...

In five pages a comparison and contrast of how these philosophers perceived political leadership are made by noting the difference...

In order to effectively answer this, they decide on the necessity for an impartial judge who could not be made to choose a biased ...

between the citizens. Taken together, the guardians are people who are skilled in governing certain areas. However, these two type...

as the Socratic dialogue that in many ways can be compared to todays constructivist approach to education in which he "drew forth ...

The role of critical thinking in American society has taken on greater importance in the 21st century. This paper relates the conc...

at once managed for himself to become one of the envoys to the king ; upon arrival, having seduced his wife, with her help, he lai...

Hal was more interested in the gossip at the local taverns than he was in matters of state. Henry IVs cousin, Richard, who became...

good gifts to their friends and family but often do not have the expenses which would allow them to do so. However, people may use...

The result is that people living in the immediate area perhaps are more open than most to street festivals, free concerts, craft f...

In a paper that consists of eight pages Plato's interpretation of the soul and its parts are explored along with a discussion of t...

distance. In some way one can compare this to how humans contemplate form. It is not easy. If one stretches the allegory and sees ...

to the average man who does not embark on philosophical pursuits, and does not wonder how the world began but accepts the explanat...

Plato's Apology is examined in 5 pages in a structural and rhetorical analysis of the philosopher's defense of his teacher Socrate...

In five pages this paper analyzes Plato's Philebus in terms of the writing style and the philosopher's message. There are no othe...

In five pages The Republic by Plato is examined in a consideration of Books I and II in a discussion of Socrates' extended dialogu...

this pint he is, in essence, pleading for his life and states, "I dare say that you may feel irritated at being suddenly awakened ...

character of the leader nor of his ability to lead. The book is essentially about how a leader can be at his best. While it is tru...

In five pages this essay contrasts and compares the views on forms held by Plato as critiqued by Aristotle with references made to...