(urth) re silk is caldo

[John Watkins]

On 11/6/08, brunians at brunians.org <brunians at brunians.org> wrote:
> (A) Pimps tend to have accurate perceptions and judgements about human
> nature and motivations, and hence make good leaders. The greatest general
> who ever lived was a slave dealer.
>
> (B) Hardly anyone understands Plato's Republic. Even really smart people -
> like Thomas Jefferson - go to their graves not understanding Plato's
> Republic. It is important to read the whole first part (before he gets in
> on the 'ideal Republic') with minute attention. What are the major events
> that occur in the narrative before this discussion commences?


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?


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