Melden, "three forms of desire, each with its characteristic object: wisdom; honor; gain as a means to the satisfaction of bodily appetites…reason alone is immortal and separable from the body." (53) Socrates, "It is clear that the same thing cannot act in two opposite ways or be in two opposite states at the same [...]
Some more quotes from Plato’s Republic for my philosophy students. Themes from these: Legal moralism Might makes right The concerns of the craftsman, including leaders and rulers Who is happier, the just or unjust person? Thrasymachus, "So this is what Socrates’ wisdom comes to! He refuses to teach, and goes about learning from others without [...]
For my philosophy students, some notes from Plato’s Republic to remind us of some of the major themes of the course. Melden, A. I. (1967). Ethical theories; a book of readings (2d ed.). Englewood Cliffs, N.J.,: Prentice-Hall. Plato (428/7 — 348/7 B.C.) Only real life political adventure ended in disaster. Never gave up [...]