Similarities Between Migo And Plato

In Meno, Plato argues that because information cannot be learned, but is instead recollected, then learning is impossible. Plato constructs this claim by arguing:

Plato is remembered as one of the worlds best known philosophers who along with his writings are widely studied. Plato was a student of the great Greek philosopher Socrates and later went on to be the teacher of Aristotle. Plato’s writings such as “The Republic”, “Apology” and “Symposium” reveal a great amount of insight on what was central to his worldview. He was a true philosopher as he was constantly searching for wisdom and believed questioning every aspect of life would lead him to the knowledge he sought. He was disgusted with the common occurrence of Greeks not thinking for themselves but simply accepting the popular opinion also known as doxa. Plato believed that we ought to search for and meditate on the ideal versions of beauty, justice, wisdom, and other concepts which he referred to as the forms. His hostility towards doxa, theory of the forms, and perspective on reality were the central ideas that shaped Plato’s worldview and led him to be the great philosopher who is still revered today.

"Socrates, can virtue be taught?"1 The dialogue begins with Meno asking Socrates whether virtue can be taught. At the end of the Meno (86d-100b), Socrates attempts to answer the question. This question is prior to the division between opinion and knowledge and provides to unsettle both. Anytus participated in Socrates and Meno conversation about virtue. Socrates claims that if virtue is a kind of knowledge, then it can be learned. If it is something besides a kind of knowledge, it perceptibly cannot be taught.

The dialogue opens up with Meno asking what virtue is and whether it could be taught. Socrates asks Meno for a general definition of virtue, since as Socrates points out, we cannot figure out if virtue can be taught if we do not have a clear idea what it is. Socrates is looking for a general, or formal definition of virtue, not just examples or instances of it. Socrates wants to know what all the examples of virtue have in common. He wants to know the essence of virtue. Meno initially offers a list of virtues, but Socrates rejects this as a sufficient account. Meno also states that there are different virtues for everyone. The virtue of a man is to order a state and the virtue of a woman is to order a household. I believe that virtue can

those artifacts” (Republic, pg. 262). Often time’s people may have ideas of what is the truth but are limited by what they know or the ideas they have. Plato is a realist because he asks questions instead of just accepting things the way that they are but he bases those questions on what is reality.

The text proceeds from analyzing each poem individually, and later draws parallels between the two. It tries to answer the questions whether the poems are a call to social irresponsibility, and if the object of the poem, the common man should be scorned or pitied. That the common man who is busy conforming to the norms of the state and the society has lost connection with his natural surroundings evokes sympathy for him. Materialism has subsumed his capacity to think to an extent that he cannot even decide whether he is free to do as he wishes – can he say no to enlisting for war? Or can he hold an opinion that did not coincide with the larger public?

deal with concepts of homosexual love. Sappho, the only ancient Greek female author whose work survived, talks from the female point of observation, whereas Plato’s work concentrates on the idea of love among males. Though both of their perspectives are similar in ways such as their ideas of physical attraction and desire, Plato’s work creates a better understanding of the nature of love then Sappho’s ideas. This understanding will be shown with three arguments and counter- arguments in order to demonstrate the dominance of Plato over Sappho. It will than be concluded with an overview of the main idea and a recap of the three arguments made for Plato.

In the Republic, Plato proposes the complete censorship of imitative poetry from his ideal city, arguing that it corrupts individuals’ souls and therefore has a negative effect on society, resulting in injustice within the city. Although seemingly trivial at first, when considered within its proper context, the censorship of imitative poetry from the city would result in severe consequences. Throughout this essay I will discuss the political and psychological implications of its censorship, and will also refute Plato’s argument, showing how it lacks soundness: notably, through a criticism of his epistemology. Regarding the political implications of the censorship of poetry, I will draw from the ideas of Karl Popper, who argued Plato to be one of the most influential philosophers on the emergence of totalitarian regimes in the 20th century, laying the foundations for their very existence (K. Popper, 1945). I will also show how poets themselves have an important political role within cities, in that they enable the general population to hold the state accountable for their actions. To discuss the psychological implications of poetry’s censorship, I will compare the contrasting views of Plato and Aristotle regarding its effect on the soul, whereby Aristotle claims that poetry actually has beneficial, cathartic effects. Following these criticisms, it will become apparent that Plato’s proposed ban of imitative poetry is indefensible.

In Crito by the Greek philosopher Plato, Crito, who is a good friend of Socrates arrives at the jail where Socrates is held to help him escape, along with other reasons. However, Socrates refuses to leave the jail because he believes it is unjust to disobey the law. For this paper, I will be explaining Socrates' position in greater detail. Socrates decides not to escape from the prison because he agreed to the terms of his sentence with the Athenian state. Escaping would go against his belief that man should "…do what he has agreed with someone to be right." (pg. 541).

The fact that the poet chooses to write about London, England in the form of an Italian sonnet is an indication that the speaker is making fun of England. The speakers word choice reveals that speaker is actually making fun of England instead of showing sympathy for it when the speaker states that England has “forfeited [its] ancient English dower/ of inward happiness” (5-6). This shows that the speaker feels as if England had an opportunity to have happiness, but they gave it up or “forfeited’ it. The speaker the uses a disrespectful tone when they say,” We are selfish men… (6)/ Give us manners, virtue, freedom, power” (8). In these lines the speaker continues to make fun of England by calling it citizens’ selfish people who lack manners, virtue, freedom, and power. This explains why the speaker is calling for Milton, who is known for his defense on political freedom, at the beginning of the poem to aid England in its time of need. In the sestet at the end of the sonnet, the speaker uses imagery along with simile to transition from the present, to the past. This translation allows the speaker to describe how England used to be. The speaker states that, “thy soul was like a star, and dwelt apart” (9). The speaker also uses personification when he states that “[England’s voice was] pure as the naked heavens, majestic, free” (11). These compliments about how

Out of all art Plato says " ... there's none I rank higher than its treament of poetry" ( The Republic, P.335). He holds poetry up to the highest degree. Plato thinks art that only brings pleasure should be banned unless " ...that should be allowed in a state is hymns to the gods and paens in praise of good men... "(The Republic, P.351).

Plato is regarded as one of the most influential philosophers of his time. Many of his ideas have been reconstituted and passed down to find a greater meaning and understanding of society today. Metaphysics for example, has helped discover the truth or the true form of an object. While, the levels of reality provide a unique perspective on human nature; the way people react in certain situations; as well as the ideal society according to Plato. Plato’s ideal society [as outlined in the Republic] is one in which the people are not consumed with the surrounding darkness and embrace virtuous practices to preserve justice for the betterment of society over their own self-interests.

This essay examines the effects that poetry has on society, both socially and politically. Poetry has been around for centuries, and it is a common misconception that it serves no purpose. One critic in particular, W.H Auden claimed, “poetry makes nothing happen”. However poetry awakens the reader’s eyes and gives an insight to the society in which we live in today, and which has been before us. As evident in Ezra Pound’s work, as he explored the use of imagism to critique modernism and twentieth century, forcing the readers to think more about society as a whole. The purpose of this essay is to show that poetry does make something happen and can have instrumental effects on society, whether it is a poet critiquing society, or simply providing another interpretation. Poetry is a code than needs to be cracked, it is a riddle that makes the reader bring out their true creativity, which is why I disagree with W.H Auden in saying, “poetry makes nothing happen.”

In order to give “The Bard” literary standing, and thus provide an effective platform to broadcast his views, the poet makes several careful and deliberate choices in the poem’s structure and language to create a sense age and grandeur for the poem. By referring to both to classical Greek poetry and popular and influential literary pieces, like Milton’s Paradise Lost (Gray 20), Gray manufactures standing for his poem. The full title specifies the poem as a ‘Pindaric Ode’. Though this was not an uncommon form of ode – and one which Gray used frequently – specifying that “The Bard” is a classical style of poem immediately sets the reader up with the understanding that this poem will be written with the Greek style in mind, and thus gives it an almost classical credibility. Although it was written before the Romantic period of literature, Gray’s use of landscape and nature, ask the reader to contrast the landscape to the actions of the English army and begs comparisons between physical nature and human nature. Gray, whilst linking the poem to ancient works and

Socratic moral philosophy is important in poetry because it engages poets in rational thinking when making poems. Poetry is mostly communicated through written texts; it can be used to expand one’s knowledge of himself or herself and the world. However, philosophers disparage poetry by its composition and senses such as imitation, representation, fiction, and expression. On this note, Socrates used philosophical explorations to criticize the role of poetry in the world. Many poets engage in imitation and imagination in their poetic works, which limits the chances of poetry enhancing knowledge in the society. The branch points between poets and Socrates are imitation versus and imagination versus reason.