This paper will argue Plato and Aristotle's beliefs on the theory of Moral Education which is how we learn to become good, moral, virtuous people. It will defend Aristotle’s theory of Habit which basically states that things are learned through habit and practice vs. Plato’s theory of recollection which states that all knowledge that has ever been known and will ever be known is already preexistent in our memory. Aristotle’s theory of habit can be supported best because he believes that what we need in order to be mentally and physically well is the proper appreciation of the goods of life such as virtue, friendship, wealth, happiness etc. Yet in order to acquire and understand those goods, it is required that we are shown how to by the way we are raised, our habits and most of all through practice. Plato's theory of recollection also known as the anamnesis states that knowledge is previously known before birth and will always be known, opposed to being taught and learned.
PHIL 201 LUO Essay 1 The idea and thought process that is incorporated to understanding reality and the existence of human life is quite detailed. Many important scholars, such as Plato and Socrates, have dedicated their lives to the study of human life and the world, along with gaining perceptual knowledge of such important topics like reality and the human soul. As Plato and Socrates discusses from a philosophical standpoint on life and reality, The Matrix also illustrates from a futuristic view of life, the incorporation of thought and realization of life and it’s meaning, while also illustrating various biblical examples from a God-to-man indication. The Matrix illustrates the realization that reality is a hoax and that life is only the work of computers, known as the Matrix. A computer hacker and programmer is given an opportunity to meet Morpheus, who represents a God-like figure in the movie.
In order to simplify justice and prove that it is indeed better than injustice, Socrates moves from describing justice in the individual to the city. We can see the creation of justice and its place in society as Socrates builds his ideal Republic from ground up. A polis that contains the cardinal virtues of wisdom, courage, temperance and justice is held together as one. Everyone must work collectively in order for the polis to operate correctly. The rulers must act with wisdom, the guardians with courage, and the polis with temperance.
Allowing children to be able to think independently and create their own behavior can be an effective way to allow for more autonomy, improving their motivation in many areas and get the confidence to achieve better grades in school. Pink explains that “A sense of autonomy has a powerful effect on individual performance and attitude” (88). Many parents will choose to raise and will motivate their children by how they were brought up as a child. While this may seem like a great way to raise a child, it could control motivation and behavior with the experience of pressure and demand. Parents might want to consider teaching their children about autonomous motivation which promotes greater conceptual understanding, better grades, enhanced persistence at school and in sporting activities, higher productivity, less burnout, and greater levels of psychological well-being.
Socrates is highlighting that a social contract is in placed which citizens are required loyalty to the law. Socrates personifies the state as a parental figure to the people who are the children. “You were brought into the world and nurtured and educated by us, can you deny in the first place that you are our child and servant, as your ancestors were before you?” Socrates is personifying the law and just like our parents, the state nurture us and educate us therefore we must be biddable to them even if we do not agree with their decisions. Through personification, Socrates reinforces that they are the offspring’s of the law and that they are required to do and obey to whatever the law states . To defy the sentence the law has passed down and to escape
Democracy and social reform are a cornerstone of Dewey’s educational philosophies. Throughout his writings on education Dewey emphasizes that education and learning are both a social and interactive process. He makes a strong case for the importance of schools not only as a place to gain content knowledge, but also as a place to learn how to live. In his eyes, the purpose of the education system should not revolve around the acquisition of a set curriculum, but rather the development of the whole student and the ability to use those skills for the greater good. He notes that “to prepare him for the future life means to give him command of himself; it means so to train him that he will have the full and ready use of his capabilities” (Dewey, 1897, p6).
a) Explain what Plato meant by the Form of the Good. (25) An avid student of Socrates, Plato attempted to pass on the heritage of Socratic thinking, as well as developing his own philosophical truth. Through this, he formed his own, world-renowned theory: "The Form Of The Good" in which he specifies the difference between two worlds, the Material world (our reality) and the Idea world. The only way to get to Forms is through the "divided line", from reflections, to objects, to mathematical enquiries, to Forms (as explained in Plato’s “Analogy of the Divided Line”). However, all of those Forms lead to the goal of life, the truth, the Form of the Good.
They set standards of technical capability which their members must satisfy, and they prescribe standards of conduct to which their members must conform or be held accountable for any lapse. Both competence and accountability should be the hallmarks of members of a professional institution. The BCS’s contribution to the raising of standards of technical competence in the Information Systems community has been very visible for many years. The Society believes that there should be equal awareness of the accountability of its members not only to possess but to exercise that competence consistently according to high standards of personal integrity. It is for this reason that Council decided not only to have a thorough revision made of the Society’s Code of Conduct to ensure that it remains adequate and relevant to contemporary needs, but to give it widespread publicity so that the public at large know what standards to expect of our members.
Lev Vygotsky’s theory was based on social/emotional development needs to show demonstration/imagination to allow a child to progress. His belief was based on the kinaesthetic technique as he believed that when children observe someone that is more advanced than them they learn from them and imitate their actions. Lev Vygotsky“...suggested that this silent inner speech and spoken social speech are connected...” (Meggitt et al, 2012. P.80). It is critical to link his theory to practice as it encourages/allows children to communicate with other children using their social skills which they have developed and allows children to build self-confidence.
Revealed through the prose of the Odyssey are the values and characteristics that define the culture of “Homeric Greece”. Chief among these are Arete (excellence/virtue), Phronesis (practical wisdom/wit), Kratos (strength/power), Oikos (family/loyalty), Xenia (hospitality), and Kleos (glory). Being in a collegiate Greek organization I am no stranger to Arete as it is ultimately, like the heroes of Homer, what we seek to attain, as we put it: “to achieve a sound mind in a sound body” so that we may best “become balanced men and leaders for the world’s communities”. The stories of the Iliad and the Odyssey are ones of great men and women seeking Arete. By endeavoring to achieve this greatness through grand words and deeds one could also attain Kleos, or glory, something the ancient Greeks valued highly.