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A crucial aspect of this assignment is to provide a close, textual analysis of the Republic (and the Apology if you choose question #1), well supported by direct quotations and other references to the text(s). Since the task here is to read and analyze the text(s) directly, you need not—and in fact you should not—use sources beyond the course readings (although if you do use other sources, you MUST of course cite them appropriately and list them in a bibliography). Your TA will discuss their preferred citation method, but your citations must refer to the version/translation of the Republic (and Apology if necessary) assigned for this course. In your introduction, provide a clear thesis that responds directly to the assigned question, and clearly outline how your paper will proceed.
Direct quotations and paraphrasing must be cited using either Harvard or Chicago style citation.
Use the line numbers rather than page numbers for citations.
Assignment length (1800-2200 words)
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In search of Plato’s Republic 1
IN SEARCH OF PLATO’S REPUBLIC
by (Student’s Name)
The Name of the Class
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In search of Plato’s Republic 2
In Search Of Plato’s Republic
Generally, Plato is seen through the kaleidoscope of great philosophies as one of the most
supreme and authoritative philosophers in the tradition of the West. Plato’s political philosophy
stands in high honor and is simply the earliest comprehensive political commentary we have as a
species. As is notable with other great individuals, his political theory was not only part and
parcel of his general philosophical system, but the political and societal concerns of his time
played a huge role in shaping it. Unfortunately, Plato’s experience in politics was one of a dire
nature in its decline and decay. From the prism of his colorful mind, the orthodox polis, whose
main function was for the inculcation of moral imperatives was under siege from the forces of
individualism, imperialism, and the clarion call of democracy. In the entire body of his works,
Plato boldly defended the original calling of the long-established polis. Therefore, the pursuit of
justice and intellectual rigor are of nobler purpose than the emptiness of material wealth and
notoriety and knowledge and virtue are the fundamental tenets of Plato’s political thoughts.
Plato examines the disreputable and benighted rules that go contrary to the virtues and
principles of the archetypal state. Plato considers and critiques the democratic state. He unearths
the fundamentals of the rational, virtuous, and perfect government by the extolling in
circumference the demands of the idyllic state-model (Howland 2019). Plato lends us a critique
of the principles of democracy and the moral basis on which it stands on. Democracy is the order
of the day in Plato’s time. Reflectively, the resolute inquiry into the comparison between Plato’s
democratic critique of his time and the nuances of the present age would be a natural occurrence
in the realm of intellectual inquisition.
In search of Plato’s Republic 3
Democracy emanates from the Greek demos-kratos, to mean-rule of the people, is, the
political reality in which the ideas of equality, freedom, and power of the people are dominant.
At least in Plato’s eyes. Nonetheless, Plato points out a fundamental flaw in the ideal of
democracy, which is the jurisdiction of the ignorant plebeians over their leaders. In fact,
throughout the...
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