Group work on Plato’s Republic

Break up into small groups (4-6). Delegate one or more members of your group to (1) prepare a summary of your group's discussion and (2) make a list of your group's members.

(Note: If you were not in class for this group exercise, please complete it as a written exercise and turn it in as soon as you can.)

1.  What are some good ways to attain knowledge?

2.  How does The Republic suggest we can best attain knowledge?

3.  How does The Republic suggest we can best attain knowledge about how to live our lives?

4.  How do the members of your group suggest we can best attain knowledge about how to live our lives?

M. Kagan (kagan@lemoyne.edu)

For PHL 303, Le Moyne College

Last edited September 19, 2011