platos laws Flashcards
1
Q
What was said about punishment?
A
We should punish those who go against the natural order
2
Q
What did Plato say about homosexual intercourse?
A
It was a waste of sperm which could be used to reproduce + benefit the state
3
Q
What was Laws that the Republic wasn’t?
A
Outlined an ideal state but more harsh - tried to control society down to the oikos (household)
4
Q
What did Plato criminalise?
A
Pederasty, homosexuality, masturbation + adultery bc they prevent the production of offspring
5
Q
What does Gould say about Laws?
A
There’re 3 distinct attitudes in Plato’s dialogues - Laws seems to stand alone as a distinct, dogmatic approach
