HOW DO PLATO‚ LOCKE AND MACHIAVELLI ADDRESS THHOW DO PLATO‚ LOCKE AND MACHIAVELLI ADDRESS THE CONCEPTS OF POWER‚ AUTHORITY AND LEGITEMACY? Plato‚ Locke and Machiavelli deal with addressing the concepts of power‚ legitimacy and authority through illustrating constant contrasts and the underpinning of authority. Plato deals especially with the legitimacy of those in power focusing on the morality of politics and the need for the enlightenment of authority (Spragens‚ 1997:41)‚ but looking at the status
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up. The problem is that‚ after serious reflection‚ you have concluded that the war is unjust. What advice might Socrates give you? Would you agree? What might you decide to do? Read the Introduction‚ Chapter 2 Crito and the Conclusion Chapter 40 Phaedo by Plato. Some people think war is justified because; it is in order to counter terrorism. I think they’re wrong because rather than war being the only solution my opinion is that war is the worse way to handle a conflict. I agree‚ that sometimes
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answer? 2 reasons: what are they? Socratic dialogue + Socratic irony = TRUTH Plato’s trilogy of works on the end of Socrates’ life Apology: Socrates’ defense 2 charges against him: what are they? Crito: Socrates in jail‚ discussing justice Phaedo: the death of Socrates Philosophers Unpaid speakers Quest for knowledge Never claim they have knowledge Have a duty to enlighten other people even if the other people don’t want it Believe in guiding others to the answer‚ not giving it directly
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References: Moore‚ B. N.‚ & Bruder‚ K. (2011) Philosophy: The power of ideas. (8th ed.). New York‚ NY: McGraw Hill. Plato‚ & Jowett‚ B. B. (1901). Phaedo. In ‚ Dialogues of Plato: With analyses and introductions‚ Vol 1 (pp. 363-447). Charles Scribner ’s Sons. doi:10.1037/13728-011
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Abstract Many Philosophers made a difference in society but Plato is perhaps recognized as the most famous. His writings have had a profound effect on people‚ politics‚ and the philosophy throughout the centuries. He was a public figure and he made major contributions to society. Plato helped to lay the philosophical foundations of modern culture through his ideas and writings. One of the most philosophical thinkers of Western civilization‚ Plato is the only author from ancient Greek times
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separate and distinct substances. Mind is conscious and non-spatial and body is spatial but not conscious. While separate‚ these two substances interact. Both Socrates and Descartes argue that the mind and body are separable and immortal. In the Phaedo‚ Socrates argues that the body is attached to the soul but that the soul can exist independently of it. In fact‚ as the body drags the soul around‚ it only confuses the soul with its senses and does not allow the soul to obtain truth and wisdom.
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432746 Purpose: In this paper‚ I will evaluate Socrates’ argument from Phaedo for why philosophers should desire death‚ perhaps only secondly to wisdom. I will argue that Socrates unfairly characterizes the truthfulness of the senses‚ and therefore projects a pessimistic view of the philosopher’s virtue during life. This pessimism towards life in conjunction with arguments for an afterlife that liberates reason‚ seems to suggest that Socrates believes philosophers should desire death: a happy prospect
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however‚ Socrates refuses and remains adamant on his execution. Crito is perplexed at Socrates’ denial to escape‚ but Socrates claims that “a good life is equivalent to a just and honourable one” (Kirkland‚ 36)‚ thus will not flee. Later on in the Phaedo‚ Socrates discusses that because the soul is immortal there was no need for him to escape prison‚ as for a philosopher he does not fear death‚ but welcome it. Socrates provides four arguments for his claim of soul immortality. The first argument is
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Philosophy and Persons – Phil 130 Partial Study Guide for Exam #1 Possible Topics for Extended Response Be prepared to write a solid paragraph on the following topics: 1. Montaigne and Locke’s theory of perception and how its distinction between appearance and reality provides a basis for skepticism about knowledge of the external world. They both believe that the senses provide information to people‚ but that all of the information obtained cannot be fully trusted. The reason is because
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