Relation: Greek Philosophy to “Western Man”
Socrates Plato Aristotle
Plato’s political question: Who Shall Rule? Answer - Aristocrats (Greek Meaning? ) Similarity of the Individual and Society Body and Soul, “Yet, the façade of a healthy body can hide a disease within the mind” The Soul Rational - reasoning, deliberation Spirited - Courageous or coward? Appetitive - Desires and Passions
Plato’s Republic Children are raised by the community. At age 18, after 15 years of education, a battery of tests given that lasts for 2 years. People assigned to careers (Spirited/Appetitive/Rational) Rationals - return to school for additional 10 years. Again, testing and assignments Rationals - return to school - study only philosophy Sent from the Polis - told they may return when age 50 (they work, marry, have children - experience LIFE ! Those who return (may not bring any material wealth, nor family) - become The Guardians ( the Aristocrats) They control all aspects of society - art, literature, curriculum in schools, mating considerations, etc - TOTALITARIANISM.