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PLATONIC COMMUNISM IN THE REPUBLIC
Title: PLATONIC COMMUNISM IN THE REPUBLIC
Category: Social Sciences / Philosophy
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PLATONIC COMMUNISM IN THE REPUBLIC
.2 Communism
One of the most striking features of the second city is its abolition of private families and sharp limitation on private property in the two guardian classes. Starting with Aristotle, this communism in the Republic's ideal city has been the target of confusion and criticism. On the one hand, Aristotle (at Politics 1264a11-22) and others have expressed uncertainty about the extent of communism in the ideal city. On the other, they have argued against …showed first 75 words of 2945 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 2945 total…free expression. Moreover, it is difficult to balance these values against the concerns that motivate Plato. Where does the power over massive cultural forces lie when it is not under political control? And to what extent can we live well when our culture is not shaped by people thoughtfully dedicated to living a good human life? These are not questions that can be easily shrugged off, even if we cannot embrace Kallipolis as their answer.
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