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Plato's Republic
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Plato's Republic
A discussion of Plato's concept of the true philosopher and how this relates to the "spectacle of truth".
2,221 words (approx. 8.9 pages) |
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MLA | 2005
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This paper describes the joint dichotomy of spectacle and truth that is seen throughout Plato's work. The paper explains that Plato makes a distinction between true philosophers and those who only pretend to be philosophers and that true philosophers, according to Plato, weigh carefully the options before them, and choose the one that serve them most at any particular time.From the Paper:
"The question identified for a critical understanding of Plato's Republic entails the "spectacle of truth" (475 d-e), and the role of the image of the festival in Plato's work. Firstly, the spectacle of truth entails that the concept of truth itself is a kind of festival, and the ultimate goal for which a philosopher should strive. The "spectacle" is then what the philosopher presents to the world as the product of thought and logic."More papers on Plato's Republic:
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Plato's Republic (2012, February 08). Retrieved February 12, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Essay-Plato's-Republic/60809
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"Plato's Republic" 08 February 2012. Web. 12 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-Plato's-Republic/60809>
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