Tag: "Plato"

Would Plato Allow Facebook In His Republic?

Jenni Jenkins argues, probably not.
[Issue 122: October/November 2017: Socrates, Plato and Modern Life]

Philosopher-Kings In The Kingdom of Ends

Richard Oxenberg tells us why democracy needs philosopher-citizens.
[Issue 110: October/November 2015: Liberty & Equality]

Plato’s Cratylus: The Comedy of Language by S.M. Ewegen

Roger Caldwell talks about Plato’s views on language.
[Issue 109: August/September 2015: Books]

“The world is all that is the case”

José Zalabardo investigates which problem Wittgenstein is trying to solve.
[Issue 103: July/August 2014: The Tractatus]

By the People, For the People

by Rick Lewis
[Issue 101: March/April 2014: Editorial]

The Ship of Fools

Anja Steinbauer explains why Plato had problems with democracy.
[Issue 101: March/April 2014: Plato and Democracy]

Democracy Is Sick

Amy Pollard reads Plato’s Republic as a reform document.
[Issue 101: March/April 2014: Plato and Democracy]

Plato’s Ideal Ruler Today

Mark Tan shows us how to overcome our distrust and cynicism towards governments through the appointment of philosopher kings.
[Issue 101: March/April 2014: Plato and Democracy]

Could Plato’s Republic Work In China?

Keith Hui compares the Chinese state to Plato’s republic.
[Issue 101: March/April 2014: Plato and Democracy]

Plato on a Plate

by Rick Lewis
[Issue 90: May/June 2012: Editorial]