Plato The Republic

What is the Aim of The Republic?

What books of the republic does Plato introduce the concept of justice?

How does Plato define justice with regards to political harmony ?

How does Book IV introduce individual justice?

Based on Plato's understanding of the soul, how does he justify a "just individual"

How is a just political society achieved?

Explain the overlap between a just individual and a just society

What are the 5 main themes in the Republic?

How does Plato's theme of justice get introduced?

How does the challenge on justice get introduced, and what are Thrasymachus's views on justice

What are the 3 things Plato has to prove to Tharymacus about justice?

How does the concept of specialisation define justice?

How would a "just city" act, and how can it explain individual justice

Explain the tripartite soul and its link to a just individual

What are Plato's Sun Line and Cave analogies?

Explain the cave analogy

What are the realms set out by the Cave analogy?

What are the 4 stages of cognitive abilities reflected in the cave?

Why does it "pay off to be just"?

What is Plato's criticism of democracy?

Does Plato completely disagree with democracy?