Question 1

Platonic system of education is

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Platonic education is systematic and progressive, emphasizing a structured approach to learning that builds on previous knowledge in a logical sequence, aiming for intellectual and moral development.

Question 2

According to the Platonic system of education, Higher Education starts at the age of

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Question 3

Plato's system of Communism is meant only for

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Plato's system of communism was primarily designed for the guardian class, which includes philosophers and soldiers, to ensure they remain focused on their duties without the distractions of personal wealth.

Question 4

According to Plato's Communism,

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Question 5

According to Plato, the reason for not giving private property to all classes is because

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Plato believed that mixing economic and political power could lead to corruption and conflict of interests, and that private property could fuel personal ambitions over the common good, hence undermining the unity and stability of the state.

Question 6

According to Plato's scheme of Education, Higher Education consists of the study of

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Plato's scheme of higher education, as outlined in his work "The Republic," emphasizes the study of subjects that foster rational and philosophical thinking. This includes logic, mathematics, geometry, and astronomy, which are seen as essential for the development of the philosopher-kings who would ideally govern his ideal state. Music and gymnastics are considered part of the basic education for the guardians, and military and diplomatic training, while important, are not highlighted as components of higher education in the same way.

Question 7

According to Plato's scheme of Education, Gymnastics is good for the

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Plato believed that a balanced education should cater to both the mind and the body. Gymnastics, in his view, was essential for the physical development and health of the body, complementing the intellectual training of the mind through subjects like mathematics and philosophy.

Question 8

According to Platonic scheme of education, Music is good for

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Plato believed that music had a direct effect on the soul, making it an essential part of education for its harmonizing effects on the character and emotions of individuals.

Question 9

According to Plato, Justice at the individual level means

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Plato believed that justice at the individual level involves each person performing the role they are naturally suited for, which aligns with selecting the true vocation in life.

Question 10

According to Plato, Justice has

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Plato, in his work "The Republic," argues that justice has both individual and societal dimensions, suggesting that a just society is made up of just individuals, and vice versa.

Question 11

Platonic concept of Justice at the societal level means division of society into

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Platonic justice at the societal level involves a tripartite division of society into philosophers (who rule as philosopher-kings), soldiers (who protect the society), and workers (who produce the goods and services). This division is meant to ensure that each class performs its appropriate role, leading to a just and harmonious society.

Question 12

According to Plato, the following classes should live in barracks

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Plato, in his work "The Republic," proposed that both the guardian class, which includes philosophers and rulers, and the auxiliary class, which consists of soldiers, should live communally in barracks to promote unity and prevent them from being influenced by personal wealth or family interests.

Question 13

Plato's 'Republic' contains his ideas about

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Plato's 'Republic' is a foundational text in Western philosophy that discusses a wide range of topics including justice, the ideal state, and education. It proposes a vision of a just society, the role of different classes within it, and the nature of a good education to achieve such a society.

Question 14

The Academy instituted by Aristotle was called

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Aristotle founded the Lyceum, a school in Athens that focused on peripatetic teaching methods, differing from Plato's Academy.

Question 15

Who among the following strongly said that "Man is a Political Animal"?

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Aristotle is the philosopher who famously said that "Man is a Political Animal." This idea is central to his understanding of human nature and the role of the polis, or city-state, in human life.

Question 16

According to Aristotle, when Family cannot meet all Man's needs, he formed

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Aristotle believed that when the family unit could not fulfill all of a man's needs, he formed a village, which is a more complex community structure.

Question 17

According to Aristotle, the following is the highest form of Community

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Aristotle considered the state (polis) to be the highest form of community because it encompasses all other forms of association and aims at the highest good, which is the virtuous life of its citizens.

Question 18

Who said, "The State came into being for the sake of good life and continues for the sake of good life" ?

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Aristotle made this statement, emphasizing the role of the state in facilitating a good life for its citizens.

Question 19

Who said, "Without the State Man cannot realize his destiny"?

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Aristotle believed that the state is essential for the realization of human potential. He argued that humans are social creatures who need to live in a community in order to develop their full potential. The state provides the framework for this community, and it is within the state that humans can achieve their full potential.

Question 20

According to Aristotle, the State is

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Aristotle viewed the State as an organic entity, meaning that it is a natural part of human society and grows out of the nature and necessities of human life. He believed that humans are political animals and that the state arises naturally from the need to live in a community.

Quiz 2: Plato and Aristotles Philosophies on Education and Politics