LITERATURE QUESTIONS
LITERARY THEORY AND CRITICISM
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They can reason
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They are wise
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They are educated
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They indulge in pleasure
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Detailed explanation-1: -Thus, the guardians’ education is primarily moral in nature, emphasizing the blind acceptance of beliefs and behaviors rather than the ability to think critically and independently. Socrates says that those fit for a guardian’s education must by nature be “philosophic, spirited, swift, and strong” (376 c).
Detailed explanation-2: -The problem, Socrates says, for our producing a philosopher-ruler may lie in the material with which we have to work. We agree that such a ruler must be intelligent, a “quick study, ” ambitious in things of the mind, diligent. At the same time, the potential ruler must be disciplined, temperate, reliable.
Detailed explanation-3: -Plato divides his just society into three classes: the producers, the auxiliaries, and the guardians. The guardians are responsible for ruling the city. They are chosen from among the ranks of the auxiliaries, and are also known as philosopher-kings.
Detailed explanation-4: -Prudence (as wisdom) Justice (as fairness) Temperance (as moderation/restraint) Courage (as fortitude/resilience) 29-Mar-2017