plato - women in the republic Flashcards
What does Plato say about women in the Republic?
If men + women were given the same opportunity + education they could be capable of having the same jobs + strengthening the state
How did Plato say women were inferior to men?
In physical strength
What sphere did women belong to?
The private sphere
What did Plato believe humans were defined by?
Humans are defined by their soul; it survives them
When may women defend their city?
If the aggressive function that makes them courages combatants predominates
What are women considered?
Instruments of reproduction
What is the example of the dogs?
Dogs aren’t separated based on gender to do different jobs
So why should people be?
What did Plato think about women in comparison to men in the classes?
Guardian women will be inferior to men in her class
But superior to men of the other 2 classes (e.g.)
