Philosophy

1) What challenge does the superior individual pose to justice, as set
up in Book II of the Republic?

2) In Book V (436 – 44oe), Plato argues that the soul must have at least
two parts – why? Why can’t the soul be unified?

3) How are the metaphors of the cave and the divided line related in
the Republic?

4) Tragic poetry must be banned from the Ideal City, as described in
Book X of the Republic. Why?

5) In Book I of Nicomachean Ethics. Aristotle argues that reason is the
human function – why? what does this mean?

6) What is the relation between voluntary action. deliberation. and
choice, according to Aristotle? Give your own example.

7) Aristotle describes practical wisdom or phronesis. in Book VI, as a
sort of perception – explain.