Plato’s Republic Books II, III and X Prepared by: Dr. Kay Picart Associate Professor of English...

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Plato’s Plato’s Republic Republic Books II, III and X Books II, III and X Prepared by: Dr. Kay Picart Associate Professor of English Courtesy Associate Professor of Law

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Plato’s Plato’s RepublicRepublicBooks II, III and XBooks II, III and X

Prepared by:

Dr. Kay Picart

Associate Professor of English

Courtesy Associate Professor of Law

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Guide QuestionsGuide Questions

Why does Socrates/Plato advocate censorship in Book II of the Republic?

What types of artists are allowed/disallowed in the ideal city state?

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Debate QuestionsDebate Questions

Do you agree or disagree with Plato that there is a need for censorship of literature for the youth?

Who should decide what is censored and what is not?

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Guide QuestionGuide Question

For Plato, who decides what is allowed and what is not?

What is the concept of the noble lie, and its usefulness?

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Guide QuestionGuide Question

According to Socrates/Plato, how should gods and goddesses be depicted, and why?

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Discussion Question:Discussion Question:

How does the concept of divinity in Plato differ from that in Homer/Greek mythology?

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Discussion QuestionDiscussion Question

In Book III, what is the new form of heroism Plato advocates?

What makes it different from the heroism of Homer and Greek mythology?

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Discussion QuestionDiscussion Question

What types or styles of poetry and music are allowed in Plato’s Republic, and why?

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Acceptable Musical Acceptable Musical InstrumentsInstruments

What musical instruments are acceptable according Plato?

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Acceptable RhythmsAcceptable Rhythms

What are acceptable rhythms according to Plato?

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Overall Discussion QuestionOverall Discussion Question

Based on book X, what constitutes the so-called quarrel between Philosophy and Poetry, according to Plato?

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The Difference Between Philosophy & The Difference Between Philosophy & Poetry, according to PlatoPoetry, according to Plato

Philosophy Poetry