The Dialectic Education of Philosopher King in the Republic

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The Dialectic Education of Philosopher King in the Republic

Yixin Zhi 1 , Haoan Wang 2 , Yuheng Li 3*
  • 1 Wuhan Haidian Foreign Language Shiyan School    
  • 2 Yantai university    
  • 3 YK Pao School    
  • *corresponding author s17612@ykpaoschool.cn
Published on 19 April 2024 | https://doi.org/10.54254/2753-7048/45/20230410
LNEP Vol.45
ISSN (Print): 2753-7056
ISSN (Online): 2753-7048
ISBN (Print): 978-1-83558-359-3
ISBN (Online): 978-1-83558-360-9

Abstract

In Plato's Republic, dialectic is a crucial component of the education of the philosopher king. This essay discusses and analyses the nature of dialectical education and its importance in the development of the philosopher king. The essay is divided into three parts, focusing on defining dialectical education, explaining why it is the final stage of a philosopher's training, and discussing its necessity in preparing the philosopher king to be an effective ruler. Through dialectic, the philosopher king learns to think critically, question assumptions, and arrive at true knowledge. This essay argues that dialectical education is essential to the development of the philosopher king's wisdom and insight, which are necessary qualities for just and effective rulership. This research sheds light on the importance of dialectical education in the development of wise and just rulers and highlights the enduring relevance of Plato's ideas for contemporary society and political theory.

Keywords:

Plato’s Republic, Dialectic, Philosopher King, Forms, Politics

Zhi,Y.;Wang,H.;Li,Y. (2024). The Dialectic Education of Philosopher King in the Republic. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,45,163-168.
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References

[1]. Santa Clara University. “Education in Plato’s Republic.” Character Education - Santa Clara University, www.scu.edu/character/resources/education-in-platos-republic.

[2]. The Information Philosopher. Plato’s Divided Line. www.informationphilosopher.com/knowledge/divided_line.html.

[3]. Plato. The Republic: Introduction by Alexander Nehamas. Everyman’s Library, 1993.

[4]. Benson, H. H. (2015). Clitophon’s Challenge: Dialectic in Plato’s Meno, Phaedo, and Republic. Oxford University Press, USA.

[5]. Dillon, A. “Education in Plato’s Republic.” Character Education - Santa Clara University, www.scu.edu/character/resources/education-in-platos-republic.

[6]. Yixin(Zissy) Zhi is responsible for the introduction and the second part: Why dialectic is the last stage of a philosopher’s education training? She also contributed to the earliest version of the outline.

[7]. Haoan(Nathan )Wang is responsible for the first part: What is the dialectical education ? and the conclusion.

[8]. Yuheng(Summer) Li is responsible for the third part: The necessity of dialectic in the education of philosopher king.


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Zhi,Y.;Wang,H.;Li,Y. (2024). The Dialectic Education of Philosopher King in the Republic. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,45,163-168.

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References

[1]. Santa Clara University. “Education in Plato’s Republic.” Character Education - Santa Clara University, www.scu.edu/character/resources/education-in-platos-republic.

[2]. The Information Philosopher. Plato’s Divided Line. www.informationphilosopher.com/knowledge/divided_line.html.

[3]. Plato. The Republic: Introduction by Alexander Nehamas. Everyman’s Library, 1993.

[4]. Benson, H. H. (2015). Clitophon’s Challenge: Dialectic in Plato’s Meno, Phaedo, and Republic. Oxford University Press, USA.

[5]. Dillon, A. “Education in Plato’s Republic.” Character Education - Santa Clara University, www.scu.edu/character/resources/education-in-platos-republic.

[6]. Yixin(Zissy) Zhi is responsible for the introduction and the second part: Why dialectic is the last stage of a philosopher’s education training? She also contributed to the earliest version of the outline.

[7]. Haoan(Nathan )Wang is responsible for the first part: What is the dialectical education ? and the conclusion.

[8]. Yuheng(Summer) Li is responsible for the third part: The necessity of dialectic in the education of philosopher king.