POLS 2900 Lecture : Plato Books 5-10 These are the notes for Plato. Only books 5 through 10 are included

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Plato takes up the status of women in relation to the guardians. Socrates makes notes of what a true guardian is says that they need to be a philosopher (ideas continue into book 6) Socrates is reluctant to address their questions because it would raise more conflict and arguments. Socrates is hesitant to discuss the status of women because he fears that the others will resist the idea regardless. Socrates is proposing something that is against custom. Women receive the same education as men and have the same role as men in the guardian class. Questions if it is bad or harmful that women be treated the same way. Suggests what a person does should suit their nature. Socrates says that they are bodily differences/physical differences only, not within the soul. physical attributes have no influence on the person"s ability to complete the task. Only differences in a person"s aptitude to complete a task and ability to learn.

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