1. Relation: Greek Philosophy to “Western Man”

2. Socrates
Plato
Aristotle

3. 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

4. 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.