Poli Sci ch 4
Which of the following is true of Plato's analysis of democracy in Book VIII of The Republic? Democracy can be a good situation for philosophical observation and reflection. Democracy promotes freedom and yields a pleasing and interesting variety of lifestyles. Democracy arises from the oligarchs' lack of concern for true virtue and their inability to defend themselves. Tyranny arises from democratic leadership. All the above are true.
All the above are true.
Why might The Republic be considered "the real apology [defense] of Socrates"? Because the dialogue form of The Apology gives way to a more sustained and systematic argument in The Republic. Because the more aristocratic argument of The Republic is superior to the more democratic argument of The Apology Because The Republic addresses the question of the meaning and the good of Justice Because Socrates wins his case in The Republic, though not in The Apology Because the more democratic argument of The Republic is superior to the more aristocratic argument of The Apology
Because The Republic addresses the question of the meaning and the good of Justice
What is the critical deficiency of Thrasymachus's teaching? From historical evidence, we know that he was a slight fellow who did not win many battles during his military career. Thrasymachus is sure he knows what justice is, but he forgets to ask what mercy is. He is teaching young men who have had better schooling than he ever had. He wants to be trusted as a teacher who teaches immorality. He confuses the "small letters" of the soul with the "big letters" of the city.
He wants to be trusted as a teacher who teaches immorality.
According to Plato's Republic (Book IX), is the tyrant happy? No, because the yoke of the good is sundered between essence and existence. Yes, because he can get anything he wants. No, because he worries the gods will punish him. Yes, because there is no greater achievement than ruling. No, because he has no friends and is slave to his endless desires.
No, because he has no friends and is slave to his endless desires.
Which of the following is NOT a true statement (according to the text)? Aristotle agrees with Plato on the political character of philosophy. Political philosophy is a subdivision of philosophy, and is simply philosophy applied to politics. Socrates founded political philosophy by "bringing philosophy down from the heavens to consider the affairs of men." Political philosophy is a critical engagement with a community's morality. Political philosophy is knowledge of a philosophical good that can never be absolutely possessed.
Political philosophy is a subdivision of philosophy, and is simply philosophy applied to politics.
In Book 2 of The Republic, Glaucon objects to the first city in speech on what grounds? Ruling is not an art in the precise sense. The city is fevered or unhealthy. Justice has not yet been defined. There's no relish. Thrasymachus has not been refuted.
There's no relish.
Who is the philosopher in Socrates's analogy of the disorderly ship? a - the ship owner b - the most eloquent sailor c - the stargazer d - the true pilot e- c and d are both correct.
c - the stargazer
In Republic Book IV, the three parts of the city in speech are shown to match three of the cardinal virtues. But where does Socrates then find justice in the city and the soul? in the advantage of the stronger in the tension between music and gymnastic in the interstices between the parts in minding one's own business in the superiority of a higher law
in minding one's own business
Why does Plato describe the good as a kind of "yoke"? Because it imposes the burden of ruling on philosophers. rhymes with a Greek word meaning "yoke." links together knower and known. unites human beings regardless of race or class. is central to existence, as a yoke is to an egg.
links together knower and known.
