Quiz 2: Plato & Politics Flashcards
Who inspired natural law theory?
Aristotle … everything in the natural world has a purpose or end goal
Who developed natural law theory?
Aquinas … said God is the ultimate source of natural law
Who used natural law theory to justify civil disobedience?
Martin Luther King … he was religious and said that we have a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws
Who does King highlight as the biggest roadblock to achieving civil rights?
white moderates or lukewarm acceptance
What is Plato’s allegory of the cave?
Prisoners in cave entire life, only see shadows on wall, prisoner is freed and enlightened by the reality of the real world.
What does Plato think of math, and why?
Plato loves math. He thinks its logical reasoning holds the answers to all truths and reality.
What would Plato think of Trump?
Plato would not like Trump because of his lack of regard for truth and that he is willing to manipulate the public opinion for his own gain.
In 1790, which federal offices were chosen directly by a popular vote? (specifically consider judgeships, seats in congress, and the presidency)
seats in congress: yes
judgeships, president: no
What is the internet doing to our democracy?
unqualified opinions always being shared leads to misinformation and a weakened and split democracy
Was Plato a fan of democracy?
nooooooooooo
