POLI 240 Chapter Notes -Glaucon, Polemarchus, Athenian Democracy
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Poets don"t determine the exact definition; they only provide the features/characteristics. It should be done with a good intention. Kallipolis men and women have equal access to the same careers and receive same education. Ask to cephalus what he really missed. Conclude that people"s ways of life affect what they miss when they become old. Some are just glad to not be overpowered by their sexual desires but some aren"t. Socrates believe that those who make their own money love it twice as much than those who simply inherit the wealth. Discussing the meaning of justice: to speak the truth and repay the debt. Polemarchus agrees with simonides" definition of justice to give to each what is owed to him (this is not the same as in the previous point) Socrates" came to a conclusion about what is truly meant by simonides: justice is about giving what is appropriate to him this implies giving him what he is owed.