According to Plato, by nature, human is a political animal. ... The importance of existing though freedom, knowledge, and enlightenment is accentuated by Plato on The Republic. ... Plato, as a student of Socrates, documented the views and arguments of Socrates in The Republic. Socrates' arguments presented in The Republic were very convincing and logical. ... On book one of the republic Socrates' argues with Polemarchus about justice. ...

• Word Count: 1092
• Approx Pages: 4
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Plato discusses his theory of mimesis in his "Allegory of the Cave" in Book VII of The Republic. ... Although Plato had just intentions, I agree with the need for an ideal republic, but I know it is impossible. ... Although Plato's ideal republic is well thought out and could be beneficial, I do not believe it would work in today's world. Plato's ideal republic could not exist now because the socially educated people are supposed to create the republic. ... During Plato's time, he believes the republic is possible because of the possibility of majority socially ed...

• Word Count: 2612
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The Courage to see yourself as others see you. The Courage to stand on your own. The Courage to acknowledge truth that transcends your own. The Courage to see yourself as others see you. Many people feel threatened by the opinions of others. They need to believe that others see them as they ...

• Word Count: 623
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Sociology of literature has been the first time developed by Plato. In his document by the title "Ion and Republic", Plato discussed the relationship between the literary works and society. ...

• Word Count: 1503
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate