Tittle: reflection on Plato’s Book 6 of his “Republic”
Choose Topic: Philosophy
Select number of pages: 3
Question Description: Write a 850 words minimum – 1000 words maximum – reflection on Plato’s Book 6 of his “Republic”. Write a reflection on this reading. By reflection I mean what is the most important idea in this reading and how would you apply it to your teaching and personal life? MLA. No plagiarism.
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Plato in Book VI provides his overview of elements of good that exist in a community he envisions. He describes philosophers as guardians who enhance goodness while taking care of the community. However, Adeimantus presents a counterargument citing that not all guardians promote a community’s goodness since they become blinded due to lacking the right attributes. The most important idea I have gathered from the reading is that morality is a crucial element that strengthens other qualities like wisdom, courage, and self-discipline.
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