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1. Socrates Answer: He is both the narrator and the driving force of the Republic. In Plato's depiction,
he pursues the truth through a reasoned question-and-answer process.
2. Glaucon Answer: -Plato's older brother who plays a major role in the Republic.
-says that justice is a legally enforced compromise between doing injustice to others and having
injustice done unto oneself.
3. Adeimantus Answer: An older brother of Plato, his portrayal as a pessimist contrasts with
Glaucon's spirited outlook.
4. Thrasymachus Answer: -He claims justice is the advantage of the stronger.
-Socrates's primary antagonist in the dialogue.
-He is portrayed as rude and aggressive
5. Myth of the Metals Answer: Class structure of society is reinforced by the creation story that
suggests that while all individuals are created from the earth, they can be composed of ditterent
metals; Gold - Guardians; Silver - Auxiliaries; Bronze - Craftspeople
6. Doctrine of Forms and Ideas Answer: This philosophical doctrine is closely related to Plato's
concept the true philosopher is concerned with the intelligible world, since it is only here true reality
exists and knowledge—as opposed to opinion—may lead to enlightenment..
7. Definition of Justice Answer: essentially a social condition involving the balance and
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ib philosophy
plato's republic
Comprehensive
Questions
(Frequently
Tested)with
Verified Answers
Graded A+
1/
7
, Contact for further consultation
1. Socrates Answer: He is both the narrator and the driving force of the Republic. In Plato's depiction,
he pursues the truth through a reasoned question-and-answer process.
2. Glaucon Answer: -Plato's older brother who plays a major role in the Republic.
-says that justice is a legally enforced compromise between doing injustice to others and having
injustice done unto oneself.
3. Adeimantus Answer: An older brother of Plato, his portrayal as a pessimist contrasts with
Glaucon's spirited outlook.
4. Thrasymachus Answer: -He claims justice is the advantage of the stronger.
-Socrates's primary antagonist in the dialogue.
-He is portrayed as rude and aggressive
5. Myth of the Metals Answer: Class structure of society is reinforced by the creation story that
suggests that while all individuals are created from the earth, they can be composed of ditterent
metals; Gold - Guardians; Silver - Auxiliaries; Bronze - Craftspeople
6. Doctrine of Forms and Ideas Answer: This philosophical doctrine is closely related to Plato's
concept the true philosopher is concerned with the intelligible world, since it is only here true reality
exists and knowledge—as opposed to opinion—may lead to enlightenment..
7. Definition of Justice Answer: essentially a social condition involving the balance and
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7
