Analogy Of The Ship Flashcards
What does the ship represent?
Polis/ society
What is the role of the philosophers?
To navigate and guide others
What did the philosophers believe about their role?
They shouldn’t receive money for it as it was their vocation
Who are the continent people?
Those who usually choose the virtue but need some guidance
Who are the incontinent people?
Those who usually choose the vice and therefore need a lot of guidance from the philosophers
Who are the vicious people?
Those who are compelled to choose the vice and lack potential to develop their moral character
Who created this?
Aristotle
What is the message of the analogy of the ship?
That you can flourish as a society with guidance from philosophers
What is the nature of this element?
Elitist
A benefit?
Emphasises developing society
