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Socrates and Justice, 2002.
Analyzes the political and philosophical implications of Socrates discussion of justice.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 1 source, $ 71.95
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This essay analyzes the most significant political/philosophical implications of Socrates' discussion of justice as whole. The author examines Socrates' analysis of justice, his observations on how best to attain it, and his application of his philosophy in practical political and social terms.
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Socrates and the Concept of Justice, 2001.
This paper examines Socrates' philosophy and opinion on the concept of justice.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 46.95
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Socrates' views are analyzed by studying a conversation between Socrates, Cephalus, his son Polemarchus and his followers. The author explains how Socrates enters into a philosophical dialogue with several different individuals who attempt to set down a firm definition of justice. Socrates then sets out to test and challenge their definitions?through his method of questioning and counter-examples?in an attempt to arrive at a more secure definition of justice, that which cannot be refuted.
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"Cephalus first raises the idea of justice with Socrates and then passes the debate on to his son, Polemarchus, to carry forward. In line with his father?s arguments, Polemarchus develops the most basic definition of justice suggested in the Republic. He makes the claim that justice means simply to speak the truth and to give people their proper due; for example, old debts should be repaid. Justice also means treating people in accordance with their essential character. For example, Polemarchus concludes that if a certain individual is considered an enemy, that individual should meet with ?something harmful? (26); if another individual is considered a friend, that individual should be treated well."
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Socrates and Justice, 2007.
This paper analyzes the theme of justice in Plato's "Republic".
2,013 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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The paper evaluates the theme of justice within the dialogues that Plato brings forth between Socrates and the opposing factions of Thrasymachus and Glaucon. The paper explains the two aspects of Thrasymachus and Glaucon's objections to Socrates' notion of justice. The paper then describes how Socrates answers these arguments.
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"Socrates responds to Thrasymachus in a way that defies the notion of justice as being merely for those in power. Much to the disagreement of those that are arguing with Socrates, he argues that Thrasymachus's argument about injustice is being represented as a virtue. Furthermore, he argues that injustice cannot be a virtue, simply because it is devoid of wisdom. The idea around these objections to Thrasymachus's immoral stance on the issue relates to the idea of justice serving the greater good of the city-state, rather than the commonly held view that justice is for the rich or powerful."
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Socrates' Democracy and Justice, 2005.
This paper discusses Socrates and his disciples' concept of democracy and justice and applies them to modern times.
910 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 32.95
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This paper explains that Socrates and his disciples maintained that democracy was not the best form of government because the principles of equality and liberty for everyone were flawed since they gave unwise and uneducated men the right to vote and make important decisions. The author points out that, according to Plato's "Republic", justice is a virtue, which must be exercised in its true spirit to bring about good. The paper concludes, using the grossly unjust case of famous boxer Hurricane, if justice is to be exercised by wise men, it must be seen as a virtue that focuses on extracting good out of any situation.
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"Justice according to Cephalus was telling the truth and repaying what one receives. Thrasymachus felt justice was the rule of the stronger. Both these views were harshly discredited by Socrates whose version of justice was based on lofty principles of wisdom and virtue. Thrasymachus' view of justice is actually based on injustice. He felt that the people who did not take into consideration the welfare of others were happier and could lead a successful life. How this could be called justice is simply beyond many. Socrates maintained that justice was something good which when exercised must bring out good. In other words, justice should focus on the common good of everyone and must leave the world a better place when exercised."
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Socrates and Justice in Plato's Republic, 2001.
The following paper discusses how Socrates set out to define the idea of justice and the just man when he began the conversations archived in Plato?s Republic.
2,035 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper explores Socrates attempt to define the ideal city, hoping within it to discover the form of justice itself. The author takes the reader through critical points in this book and shows us how no Apollonian dedication to the things of the mind, nor virgin dedication to warfare and the ways of the hunt, could truly save Socrates' city from the uprising of its youth.
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"As part of creating this utopia, he set about to entirely restructure the modern family. He suggested, reasonably, that men and women should be set to the same sorts of work, according to their gifts, being equal in all things save that the men were stronger. To prevent conflict, and continue the owning of all things in common, he spoke of having wives and husbands and children all in common. So that the stock of his city should all be strong and healthy, he suggested a rigged lottery determining who should mate with whom, the outcome determined by genetics and success. The healthy offspring should be raised, the inferior disposed of appropriately."
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Socratic Justice, 2007.
An analysis of Socrates' views of justice as described by Plato, Xenophon, Aristophanes and Aristotle.
1,803 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper discusses Socrates' interest in logically establishing certain central, important truths, for example what constitutes justice, and what constitutes the good. To discuss Socrates' views, the paper analyzes dialogues and other writings of his pupil, Plato and writings by Xenophon, Aristophanes and Aristotle. It describes his notion of justice (or morality) as an ideal that could be timeless.
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"As we have seen, Socrates believed in a notion of justice (or morality) as an ideal that could be timeless. He believed that it consisted in balance and harmony, and most importantly in the triumph of truth and reason over passions and selfishness. This ideal of justice could be realized both in the individual person, and also in the state as a whole, or the polis. And although at the end Socrates chose to submit to ignorance, fear and procedural justice, there is no reason to suppose that he ever deviated from his quest for truth, or from his belief in justice as an ideal form of harmony and truth."
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What is Justice: A Socratic Analysis, 2006.
A discussion of Socrates' philosophical perspectives on justice.
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In "The Apology", the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates examined justice from a variety of philosophical perspectives and made the bold declaration that he could not be harmed by his fellow Athenians if he possessed the qualities of virtue and wisdom. This paper discusses how this statement reflected Socrates belief that possessing virtue and wisdom protected him from injustice and any harm to his character and soul. His critics and enemies in Athens could punish him physically by sending him into exile or executing him, but they could not take away his virtue, his self-respect, or his soul, which are the most important things anyone possesses.
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"Apologia of Socrates" by Socrates, 2002.
An examination of the trial and death of Socrates in "Apologia of Socrates" by Socrates.
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This paper discusses the beliefs of Socrates and how his aim in ?Apologia of Socrates? was to prove that death was better than a life without independent beliefs. Socrates article is written as a defense of his probable suicide and offers three points about the suicide. That he is innocent of the charges against him, that he would be going to a better place and finally that he is old and was going to die soon anyway. The Apology of Socrates is his defense at his trial, where he is found guilty. In conclusion, the writer discusses that whilst Socrates is sentenced to death, he has no fear of death.
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"Socrates did not seem to fear death, as it was inching closer to him every day. He told his fellow Athenians that his forced suicide would come back to hunt them, because he had no doubt that one day people would recognize his wisdom and criticize the people of Athens for killing him. Socrates advised his prosecutors to juts let him die naturally, especially since he was innocent.
The Apology is Socrates' defense at his trial. Socrates is aware that his accusers have warned the jury against Socrates' eloquence. However, Socrates states that the difference between himself and his accusers is that he, unlike them, is speaking the truth."
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Socrates and the Virtues of Staying, 2005.
This paper examines Socrates and looks at his concept of justice and the soul.
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In this article the writer discusses Socrates' decision to accept his sentence. The writer explains that basically the argument is based on Socrates concepts of justice and the soul. Further, the writer points out that Socrates essentially believed that one could not right an injustice with another injustice, as this is the same as saying that two wrongs do not make a right.
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"Socrates was one of the most influential philosophers of all time. One of the most celebrated aspects of Socrates life was his trial and death. Socrates did not die a natural death he was executed for political crimes. In The Trial and Death of Socrates Socrates explains, that he is under indictment by one Meletus for corrupting the young and for not believing in the gods in whom the city believes. In essence Socrates was charged with teaching material that was perceived to be against the Athenian state."
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Conversations of Thrasymachus and Socrates, 2007.
This paper analyzes Thrasymachus' conversations with Socrates regarding justice.
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In this article, the writer explains that total skepticism is easily the frame of mind in which Thrasymachus wallows at the end of many portions of his conversations with Socrates. The author points out that, throughout the entire conversation on justice and despite Thrasymachus' widely held belief that 'human behavior is and should be guided by self-interest', he is very seldom able to refute many of Socrates contentions. The paper relates that Thrasymachus allows himself to be manipulated in many instances, which is quite ironic since his behavior is definitely not governed by his own self-interest.
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"If this is true, then Thrasymachus could have taken a more philosophical approach to the questions posed by Socrates and would have probably been a lot better for it. After all, it was not the beliefs of Thrasymachus that were under attack, it was the examination of such beliefs that floated Socrates' boat. Socrates enjoyed the art of examining beliefs, whereas, judging by Thrasymachus' responses, he was more concerned on whether he was correct or not in his thinking."
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The Concept of "Justice":, 2002.
This paper explores the theme of justice as is outlined in Socrates' "The Republic".
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The presentation of the conceot of justice is first from Socrates' perspective, followed by a contrast against the concept of justice in a modern perspective. The primary source for this paper shall be Book IV in "The Republic", which Socrates entitled: "Wealth, Poverty and Virtue".
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The Concept of Justice, 2002.
This paper examines a dialogue between Socrates and Antigone about the concept of justice.
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This paper is a creative dialogue between Antigone and Socrates about the ramifications of going against the rulings of the King in order to see justice served. The paper includes the discussion of the actual act that has led to Antigone's condemnation, the concept of a higher form of justice and an evaluation of whether the punishment fits the crime.
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"In the end, Socrates left Antigone at the gates of the republic, knowing that he would never see her again?she would die for her crimes against the State. But Socrates was inspired by her words and felt that should he ever suffer a similar fate for somehow challenging the State, he would not back down, nor run away, from his duty to virtue, to free speech, and the highest laws of Justice, regardless of the fate that might await him."
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Justice is Blind, 2001.
This paper discusses the debate on Justice between three philosophers Plato, Socrates and Polemarchus.
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This paper discusses Plato's works 'The Republic', a discussion before three very famous thinkers. It carefully analyzes how the apparent weaknesses of each presented theory concerning Justice are exploited. It details the views of these philosophers Thrasymachus, Socrates, Plato and Polemarchus and compares and contrasts between them.
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"Perhaps one of Plato?s most influential political works, The Republic, opens on a series of dialogues between Socrates and three of his more outspoken companions. These three interlocutors present very different opinions of the definition and value of justice, and each makes valid points. Socrates, in return, questions every presupposition, twisting analogies and definitions until his opponents end up disagreeing with their own theories. In most cases, a careful analysis can show how the apparent weaknesses of each presented theory are exploited, and how they could be shored up against the prodding of Socrates and made stronger."
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The Concept of Justice in Plato's "Republic", 2002.
An analysis of the concept of justice as seen in this work.
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Socrates' conception of justice as presented in this work is examined. The definition is then compared to a modern, democratic understanding of justice. A discussion of justice in terms of the individual versus the society as a whole is presented.
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"In Part Five of Plato?s Republic, entitled ?Justice in State and Individual? the philosopher Socrates states that ?I believe justice is the requirement we laid down at the beginning as of universal application when we founded our state, or else some particular form of it.? This statement is likely to set the modern reader up for a certain false assumption about the fundamental political structure of Plato?s Republic. Because of the phrase that ?justice for all? is the cornerstone of American notions of democratic governance, it is tempting to ascribe similar notions to Socrates, a man presumed to be one of the founders of liberal thought, as the philosopher was a citizen of ancient, democratic Athens. (204)"
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The Trial of Socrates, 2005.
This paper argues that, in the trial of Socrates, Socrates was wrongfully condemned.
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This paper explains that, in his trial, Socrates was found guilty although he presented an adequate argument, but public bias wrongfully executed him. The author points out that Socrates was attempting to convey to the masses that he had followed the letter of the law on every occasion, even when it went against the decision of the Council: "I must obey the law and make my defense." The paper concludes that the Socratic Method is one of the most widespread and universal methods of deductively drawing a conclusion; thus, if Socrates corrupted the minds of the youth, then today the world is corrupted.
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"Due to the unpopular exposure, Socrates had amassed during his quest for knowledge, the jury that heard his apology was bias; some, possibly having been ridiculed by Socrates during his search of philosophy. The people of Athens had come with the intention of convicting Socrates so that he would have been exiled. This could be seen in the dialogue between Crito and Socrates. Crito recommended to Socrates that he should flee in exile. If Socrates did so, none of the citizenry would pay any attention or care. However, Socrates being a man who had abided by the will of the State could not allow himself to flee and retain the status of a criminal. The point, which can be made from this example, is that the primary notion of the people of Athens was not for Socrates to be executed."
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