differed because of various factors such as social classes‚ government positions‚ and political placement. While the government officials believed technology had positive effects on society‚ they still believed it should be improved. The upper class philosophers and political leaders also had ambivalent views toward technology depending on which
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Outline Plato’s simile of the ship and two of its possible purposes (15 Marks) Plato’s simile of the ship is used as a retort to Adeimantus’ assertions that philosophers are “very odd birds‚ not to say thoroughly vicious”‚ and even their best qualities prove to be completely useless to society. In the simile‚ each feature represents an element of Athenian society. The ship itself represents the Athenian democratic state. The captain of the ship‚ who is large and strong‚ is also deaf and short-sighted
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History of Psychology Psychology is defined as the study of behavior and mental processes. Early philosophers included Socrates‚ Plato‚ and Aristotle. These three had much to do in the teaching of many ideas such as rationalism and the Socratic Method. Psychology came about through philosophy. Philosophy at one time was considered by many to be the general school of thought. Psychology was always considered to be one with philosophy. In the year
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history of psychology is taught by a psychology teacher (Goodwin‚ 2008). Several philosophers are associated with the beginnings of psychology as a formal discipline. Multiple philosophers in the western tradition were primary contributors to the formation of psychology as a formal discipline. During the nineteenth century‚ in particular‚ many great developments in the science of psychology were founded. Several philosophers‚ including those of western tradition and the specific advancements of the nineteenth
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agree with Plato’s idea that the kings should be philosophers? Why? Why not? Concept of create an ideal state really need to long effort and time. This concept and long standing debate that how should be an ideal state is explains in Plato’s Republic book IV and VII. In Republic‚ Plato explains the features of an ideal state and he claims that the kings should be philosophers. He thinks to govern a state and make social harmony properly philosophers should govern the state. At this point‚ I will
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Plato vs. Aristotle Plato and Aristotle‚ two philosophers in the 4th century‚ hold polar views on politics and philosophy in general. This fact is very cleverly illustrated by Raphael’s "School of Athens" (1510-11; Stanza della Segnatura‚ Vatican)‚ where Plato is portrayed looking up to the higher forms; and Aristotle is pointing down because he supports the natural sciences. In a discussion of politics‚ the stand point of each philosopher becomes an essential factor. It is not coincidental
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second and equally pivotal theory of mind that I will tackle is that of dualism. The key proponent of dualism was Rene Descartes‚ the reknowned French Philosopher who developed the argument of‚ “I think‚ therefore I am”. This was perhaps his best explanation in describing how the human mind is distinct and separate from the physical body. The philosopher was in search for a fact that would supersede any doubt‚ with an aim of finding the absolute certainty that would lead to knowledge. In his arguments
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Philosophy • Value – Ethics (Good‚ Evil‚ Right‚ Wrong‚ Justice) • Political Philosophy – Aesthetics (Beauty) • Reality – Metaphysics (Cosmology‚ Ontology) • Knowledge – Epistemology (Theory of Knowledge) PHI 7100 History of Philosophy: The Classical Philosophers ©2013 Richard Legum – all rights reserved 1 What is Philosophy? Political Philosophy Some central questions of Political Philosophy: • What ought the relationship between a person and society (government) be? • What does society owe its citizens
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you is get married: if you find a good wife you ’ll be happy; if not‚ you ’ll become a philosopher.” – Socrates‚ Greek philosopher Socrates‚ like many of the greatest minds in history‚ was rather different from others in his time. In the quote above‚ we catch a glimpse of his genius in his likening of an unhappily married man to that of a philosopher. The implication is indirect but obvious enough: when life becomes rife with problems‚ it forces the common man(or woman)
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unjust conviction‚ emphasizes this relationship between the philosopher and the city. In the story of The Apology‚ which is better described as Socrates’ defense against the charges against him and the defense of philosophy‚ he clarifies that the city needs philosophers to sustain justice. Why is the city hostile toward philosophers? According to Socrates‚ the city is hostile because they see philosophers as useless‚ corrupters. Philosophers like Socrates encourage people to seek the truth‚ however
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