(urth) re silk is caldo

[John Watkins]

Then, brunians, I think we're on the same page as to what the Republic is about.

On 11/6/08, brunians at brunians.org <brunians at brunians.org> wrote:
> That is the short answer.
>
> The long answer is that Plato was aware when he wrote the dialogue that
> people would spend a lot of time, money and effort trying to implement his
> 'ideal system'.
>
> But Socrates doesn't cheat, any more than our True Wolf does: he tells you
> exactly what he is doing. You have to pay attention to the man.
>
>
>
>
> .
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> >> Hey, brunians.  I've got a yes or no question for you.  I think this
> >> will clarify, to me, whether you and I are on the same page with
> >> regard to your point (B) above.
> >
> >> In your opinion, is Plato's Republic intended as an actual proposal
> >> for a political system?
> >
> > Heavens no.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > .
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