WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT GREECE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why is Plato considered an important Greek philosopher?
A
He used logic to solve problems.
B
He developed physics as a science.
C
He wrote about an ideal form of government in The Republic.
D
He developed a new teaching style that involved questioning students.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Republic, one of the most important dialogues of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, renowned for its detailed expositions of political and ethical justice and its account of the organization of the ideal state (or city-state)-hence the traditional title of the work.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the Republic, Plato argues that poets have no place in an ideal state. They spread misinformation and corrupt the youth’s minds. The Republic written by Plato discusses the ideal state and still continues to influence debates on political philosophy. It raises important questions about what justice is.

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