"Cretan City"

Essay # 96840

Asian Studies
Literature > Greek and Roman
Philosophy > Ancient Greek

"Cretan City"

An analysis of Plato's views on government, elections and public accountability as described in his work "Cretan City."

1,820 words () | 4 sources | APA | 2006 Philippines

Paper Summary:

This paper analyzes Plato's ideas on the creation of an ideal state and government. It looks at his work, "Cretan City." The paper specifically discusses Plato's views on elections and public accountability and applies it to the scenario in the modern Philippines. The paper also discusses the systemic failures of society and the Constitution.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Election
Accountability of Public Officers

From the Paper:

"In light of the recent moves to amend our Constitution, an examination of Plato's thoughts on the creation of an ideal state is more relevant than ever. In this day and age, politicians and power-mongers feed on their ability to abuse their positions, the law and even society. And yet, an even bigger problem is the inability of society to prevent that from happening. We sit back and moan about the follies of our leaders, or the inequities that we see everyday on the street and yet, we remain entrenched in the very slothfulness that allows precisely these things to happen."

Sample of Sources Used:

1987 PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION
ANTI-GRAFT AND CORRUPT PRACTICES ACT (R.A. 3019)
GLENN R. MORROW, PLATO'S CRETAN CITY: A HISTORICAL INTERPRETATION OF THE LAWS 522 (1993 ed.)
REVISED PENAL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES