The Dialectical Cut In Socrates' Soul
Beginning of paper
Within the spectrum of the political realm, one of the most
important philosophical questions arises, "What is the best regime?" It is
obvious that the best regime is one of complied consent. There still seems
to be difficulty in deciding the best means to the desired end. Politics,
the ruling for ....
Middle of paper
.... The obvious question now becomes
"Why does Plato make a dialectical cut in Socrates' soul between Theaetetus
and Young Socrates?" In answering this question it becomes central to
assume that the being of the beautiful is not contained in one character,
and for that matter, may not be a character at all. It is crucial then to
take up the characteristics of both Theaetetus and Young Socrates in
relation to what the beautiful is. In so doing, it will provide the basis
for political kn ....
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Page count: 5 (approximately 250 words per page)
