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Title: Plato


1
Platos RepublicBooks II, III and X
  • Prepared by
  • Dr. Kay Picart
  • Associate Professor of English
  • Courtesy Associate Professor of Law

2
Guide Questions
  • Why does Socrates/Plato advocate censorship in
    Book II of the Republic?
  • What types of artists are allowed/disallowed in
    the ideal city state?

3
Debate Questions
  • Do you agree or disagree with Plato that there is
    a need for censorship of literature for the
    youth?
  • Who should decide what is censored and what is
    not?

4
Guide Question
  • For Plato, who decides what is allowed and what
    is not?
  • What is the concept of the noble lie, and its
    usefulness?

5
Guide Question
  • According to Socrates/Plato, how should gods and
    goddesses be depicted, and why?

6
Discussion Question
  • How does the concept of divinity in Plato differ
    from that in Homer/Greek mythology?

7
Discussion Question
  • In Book III, what is the new form of heroism
    Plato advocates?
  • What makes it different from the heroism of Homer
    and Greek mythology?

8
Discussion Question
  • What types or styles of poetry and music are
    allowed in Platos Republic, and why?

9
Acceptable Musical Instruments
  • What musical instruments are acceptable according
    Plato?

10
Acceptable Rhythms
  • What are acceptable rhythms according to Plato?

11
Overall Discussion Question
  • Based on book X, what constitutes the so-called
    quarrel between Philosophy and Poetry, according
    to Plato?

12
The Difference Between Philosophy Poetry,
according to Plato
  • Philosophy
  • Poetry
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