Plato's Thought Flashcards
What did Plato think of oligarchy, and why?
He rejected oligarchy because it lead to bloodshed.
What does oligarchy mean?
The rule of a few people from aristocratic families over the people.
What did Plato argue that democracy should mean?
Many well-educated people leading and ruling the people wisely.
Who wanted a new form of democracy and not oligarchy?
Many Athenians, such as Socrates.
What did Socrates show in his famous argument with the Philosopher Protagoras?
He showed that there is more to philosophy than just cleverly winning arguments. The true aim is to make people think about ideas and their meaning.
What was the purpose of the Academy?
To educate young Athenian men to be wise future leaders by making them think and philosophise about what is true.
What were the people that thought philosophy was only about winning arguments called?
The Sophists.
