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Jul 11, 2009 · In his depiction of the ideal state, Plato (427–347 BCE) described a form of marriage contrasting greatly with actual marriage practices of his time. He argued that, just as male and female watchdogs perform the same duties, men and women should work together, and, among Guardians, ‘wives and children [should be held] in common’ ( The ...
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The rationale of Plato's proposals regarding marriage and the family is set out briefly by Julia Annas : Plato is not interested in the rights of women, nor in freeing women (or men) from the bonds of the family.
Nov 4, 2019 · Plato's regulations on marriage principally apply to the guardian class, the philosopher-rulers. We need to distinguish two senses of marriage in the Republic. These senses are not to be distinguished by specific terminology but by the natural sense of words in context.
Plato advocates the equal education of women in Book 5, but it would be inaccurate to think that Plato believed in the modern notion of equality between the sexes. He states in this section that women are inferior to men in all ways, including intellect.
It is the purpose of this article to prove that—if we read Plato's text without prejudice—marriages between brothers and sisters are nowhere prohibited, but expressly allowed; and that there are in the ideal city certain family groups, though I do not contend that any very great importance is to be attached to these.
Jul 24, 2021 · The Difference Between Love and Marriage. One day young Plato asked his teacher Socrates: “What is love? How can I find it?” The old philosopher answered:
May 26, 2015 · A Supreme Court justice hearing arguments over same-sex marriage cited Plato’s stance on homosexuality. But what did Plato really believe about all sexuality? A scholar takes a look.
