PHI 1301 Lecture 8
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| Parts | ||
|---|---|---|
| City | Soul | Body |
| Rulers | Reason | Head |
| Auxiliary Guardians | Spirit (protective, lively) | Heart |
| Craftsmen/Workers | Appetites and Desires | Stomach, Gonads |
| Virtues | ||
|---|---|---|
| Virtue | City | Soul |
| Wisdom | Rulers | Reason |
| Courage/Fortitude | Auxiliary Guardians | Spirit |
| Temperance/Moderation | Submission by all to rule | Alliance between reason and spirit |
| Justice | Everyone doing his/her own thing | Harmony among all parts, not being ruled by Spirit or Appetites |
Why Bring Up Virtues?
- Guardians don't seem to live a happy life
- The goal is to make the whole city happy (collectively), not just a particular group or to maximize individual happiness
- Individuals will be sufficiently happy doing what they are meant to do: fullest potential/capacity for purpose
For Next Time
Review over Books 1-4
Bring 8.5x5.5 in (half-letter) sheet of paper (typed or handwritten) with:
- Most significant insight in Books 1-4
- One question provoked in Books 1-4