PHL100Y1 Lecture : October 4, Lecture.pdf
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Now that the ideal society has been constructed, plato proposes an. Since the society is ideal, it must contain the standard virtues: wisdom, courage, moderation, and justice. Plato proposes that it is found in the very merit-based criterion itself, namely in assigning labour-activities on the basis of merit, in which case justice is the possession of one"s own and the performance of one"s own task (433e 434a). [3] proof that there are three parts to the soul: [1] [the principle of opposites]: it is clear that the same will not do or su er opposites, at least with regard to the same and towards the same, at the same time. (436b 437a) [3] thirst itself is for drink itself, and not for any special kind of drink. Explanation: thirst qua thirst is not for hot drink or cold drink, or much drink or little drink, or drink of any speci c quality. (437d8 e8) (from [4] [5] below)
