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Re:How to Do Philosophy by yters on Friday September 21, 2007 @07:47PM (#58183)
Even more important, was Socrate's Republic meant to be taken seriously?
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Re:How to Do Philosophy by yters on Friday September 21, 2007 @09:55PM (#58232)
Elaboration: keep in mind the whole point of creating a city in words was to get a look at the soul, and Socrates hints at the fact the city wouldn't be practical in real life.
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