Good in Theory: A Political Philosophy Podcast 17 - Plato's Republic 6: How to be a Good Person
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Dec 7, 2020 Rebecca Amzallag and Zachary Amzallag join the podcast to discuss Plato's Republic. They explore topics such as justice, the structure of the human soul, the role of guardians, the impact of bad actions, city governance, education, happiness, the three parts of the soul, the relationship between justice and happiness, and Plato's theory of the soul and its influence on psychology.
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City Happiness
- Prioritize the happiness of the entire city, not just the rulers.
- Avoid giving the guardians too much wealth, as it corrupts.
Purple Eyes Analogy
- Socrates uses the example of purple eyes on statues to illustrate his point.
- Giving guardians wealth wouldn't make them better rulers, it would change their nature.
Wealth and City Strength
- Cities appear strong when rich, but wealth creates internal divisions.
- A united city, even a poor one, can exploit these divisions to its advantage.