Republic
Just wanted to say again that all of you did well with your presentations today. That was a tough assignment, but, again, it's aim was just to get you thinking about how the Greeks thought about government. Remember, if Socrates' criticisms seem strange, that's because for him, one central goal of instituting a form of government is to produce good (that is, morally good) human beings. The goal for Socrates is not to provide a form of government that simply allows people to do what they want; rather, its goal is to help, one might say force, people to become better human beings.
This view, however, is NOT representative, except for the Socratic faction. The other factions will have different ideas about what the purpose of Athenian government is or should be, views that you will have to figure out as you learn more about ancient Greece and develop your characters.
I should stress again that the overview we did of the Republic was FAR from adequate. For those of you who are lucky enough to become Socratics, you especially will need to know the text better. If you ever want to discuss the text at greater depth (even as a faction) please let me know. I'd be glad to help you, and so would, I'm sure, your preceptor.
Eric
Just wanted to say again that all of you did well with your presentations today. That was a tough assignment, but, again, it's aim was just to get you thinking about how the Greeks thought about government. Remember, if Socrates' criticisms seem strange, that's because for him, one central goal of instituting a form of government is to produce good (that is, morally good) human beings. The goal for Socrates is not to provide a form of government that simply allows people to do what they want; rather, its goal is to help, one might say force, people to become better human beings.
This view, however, is NOT representative, except for the Socratic faction. The other factions will have different ideas about what the purpose of Athenian government is or should be, views that you will have to figure out as you learn more about ancient Greece and develop your characters.
I should stress again that the overview we did of the Republic was FAR from adequate. For those of you who are lucky enough to become Socratics, you especially will need to know the text better. If you ever want to discuss the text at greater depth (even as a faction) please let me know. I'd be glad to help you, and so would, I'm sure, your preceptor.
Eric
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