Please do not talk at this time Sept 8 HW: Finish questions for your Page 16 handout STAR question will be graded carefully with a critical thinking rubric! Quiz on Greek Contributions to Democracy on Friday Please turn in your Aristotle Packet (pg. 14A-C) to the Turn In Box. Please check for your name first. Please get a Plato/Aristotle Handout- Pg. 16A/B (I know it says pg. 15. It is a mistake. Please fix it.)
Describe: According to Aristotle, what is the key feature of a just (good) government? What is the key feature of a bad (perversion) government? Identify. According to Aristotle, what are the three just (good) forms of government?
Describe: According to Aristotle, what is the key feature of a just (good) government? What is the key feature of a bad (perversion) government? Identify. According to Aristotle, what are the three just (good) forms of government?
Explain: According to Aristotle, what is the worst of the good forms of government? Why is this? Identify: According to Aristotle, what are the three bad (perversion) forms of government?
Explain: According to Aristotle, what is the worst of the good forms of government? Why is this? Identify: According to Aristotle, what are the three bad (perversion) forms of government?
Now on to Plato… Plato is going to talk about the Philosopher King, and what qualities he should have.
Plato (427-347 BCE) The son of wealthy and influential Athenian parents, Plato began his philosophical career as a student of Socrates. In his written works, he attempted to capture the conversational tone of learning under Socrates by writing his ideas and philosophies in a Dialog with his greatest teacher. In these dialogs, Plato discusses many complex issues from many different angles that rarely come to a single conclusion.
Summarize: According to Socrates/Plato, what change must happen for the governments of the world to become more fair and just? Describe. According to Socrates/Plato, what is a philosopher (ie. what features to philosophers possess)?
Summarize: According to Socrates/Plato, what change must happen for the governments of the world to become more fair and just? Describe. According to Socrates/Plato, what is a philosopher (ie. what features to philosophers possess)?
Discuss: Looking at Plato’s definition of a philosopher, why would a philosopher make a good leader? Explain: How is Socrates/Plato’s idea to fix the governments of the world received by Glaukon? Why do you think this is?
Analyze: In what ways do you think the ideas expressed in Plato’s Republic influenced Western political thought? Plato’s Republic discusses the concept of _______ when he says _______________. This can also be seen in Western Political Thought, in that we believe___________________ . These ideas are connected because…. Hint: Who does the Philosopher King remind you of in American Government?
Take Away for this lesson! Pg 16C Greek Traditions in Democracy- Please record these on a piece of binder paper. You will use them to study for the quiz. People have the ability to use reason to solve problems Leaders need to be educated and to care about ALL their people Even the leader should follow the law (Rule of Law) Voting is a good system for letting people make decisions People have good judgment, so letting them decide a case with a jury works Three Branches of Government: Legislative to make laws, Executive to enforce laws, and Judicial to decide the laws