Introduction to Political Philosophy with Steven B. Smith - 5. Philosophers and Kings: Plato's Republic, III-IV

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Adeimantus Ceraphalus desprit de corps Glaucon Gyges Kallipolis Polemarchus Republic Thrasymachus thumos

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Introduction to Political Philosophy (PLSC 114) The discussion of the Republic continues. An account is given of the various figures, their role in the dialogue and what they represent in the work overall. Socrates challenges Polemarchus' argument on justice, questions the distinction between a friend and an enemy, and asserts his famous thesis that all virtues require knowledge and reflection at their basis. 00:00 - Chapter 1. Polemarchus 08:25 - Chapter 2. Thrasymachus 18:59 - Chapter 3. Glaucon 26:09 - Chapter 4. Adeimantus 37:28 - Chapter 5. Spiritedness and the Establishment of the Just City Complete course materials are available at the Open Yale Courses website: http://open.yale.edu/courses This course was recorded in Fall 2006.

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