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About
Plato
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philosophies. The following is only a short, broad
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(about
Plato, page 1 of 2)
Socrates, Plato, & Aristotle are often regarded as THE
three classic Greek philosophers. Much of Plato's own
writing reflects philosophical conversations (the
"dialogues," for example) between his teacher,
Socrates, and those with whom Socrates interacted throughout
the course of his life. Further removed,
Aristotle learned much from Plato-- but took his
philosophies concerning justice and society in a unique
direction.
Aristotle,
Plato and Socrates were sometimes at odds with their
philosophies but that does not lessen the terrific impact
they have had on philosophy throughout the world. Plato possessed a decidedly authoritarian view of
government, believing that the most perfect system of
administration is one that had total and complete rule
over the land. However, he also asserted that those
brought into control -- the kings and philosophers --
should not have the right to bear children or even own
their own property. This, he maintained, would guarantee
morality within the regime. It is not so much a
restrictive venture as it is one that aspires to uncover
limitless hope at the destruction of binding governmental
chains.
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