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Monthly Archives: March 2011
Plato and Socrates on “Duty”
This is based on the Crito, a platonic dialogue on duty. The dialogue involves Crito and Socrates discussing whether Socrates should escape from prison to avoid execution. Their discussion can help one make just decisions about agreements and contracts you … Continue reading
A Platonic view on “What is Justice”
Taken from an Andrew S Beckers translation. Socrates: Can you tell me what justice is or is it worthwhile discussing? Friend: It’s very worthwhile. Soc: What is the just then? F: Whatever is established by custom? Soc: Come on man, … Continue reading
Moralities and the Moral Republic 