Sunday, February 21, 2010
I finally feel like I understand why Socrates chose to build his city the particular way he did. I still have a hard time understanding his different limitation. I feel like it is necessary for a totalitarian society in order for it to be just. For the longest time, I felt like you should understand each side of the situation before you make a decision on what is just or not. Nevertheless, after think back on my past, I have noticed many simlilarities between in how I've dealt with different situations and how Socrates advices the people how their children should be raised in a just society. I have been taught morals all throughout my childhood, especially "Do the right/just thing". My wonderful parents controlled every aspect of my childhood so that they could ensure I was taught the difference between what was right or wrong. I believe that the way my parents raised me has influenced my entire life which has different experiences which have taught them about justice because not all parents/guardians teach their children about justice. It isn't a common topic discussed on a regular basis. It would be a lot easier if there were just one clear definition of justice which would allow individuals to know what they should or should not do. However, I love being able to make my own decisions and decide on what I like to do. Socrates has made his point in different way throughout the different books, and I am finally beginning to understand where he is coming from. It will still take a lot more time to fully understand, but I will figure it out.
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I will never fully understand why and how Socrates planned on building his city. Each time I felt like I had some type of grasp on the topic, something else came up which just confused me even more.
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