Many say it has increased the misery of Indians. In Book 6 of Plato's 'The Republic' the great Greek philosopher Socrates has a conversation about democracy with a man called Adeimantus. Socrates ...

Adeimantus thought that he should aim at producing food only and not at producing everything. Probably, I replied, that would be the better way; and when I hear you say this, I am myself reminded that ...

In his masterwork, Republic, the philosopher refers to some of his relatives in great detail, including his two brothers Adeimantus and Glaucon, several times. According to scholar James Notopoulos’ ...

In Plato’s book The Republic, Socrates converses with a character called Adeimantus and attempts to get him to see the inherent flaws in democracy by comparing a society to a ship. If you were heading ...

Book 6 of Plato’s The Republic depicts Socrates immersed in a discussion with Adeimantus on the subject of democracy and who should run the state. Socrates detested the popular vote on this ...

Plato asked his brother, Adeimantus, who would make the best leader for a sea voyage: a random passenger, an educated person, or an experienced captain. The captain was clearly the preferred choice.

Plato narrates that Socrates, while in argument with a character called Adeimantus, compares a society to a ship sailing in water. He asks Adeimantus who would he offer to be in charge of the ...

Plato asked his brother, Adeimantus, who would make the best leader for a sea voyage: a random passenger, an educated person, or an experienced captain. The captain was clearly the preferred choice.

ANCIENT Greek philosopher Socrates asked Adeimantus (Plato's brother) that if he would sail out to sea, would he just allow anyone or people who have the technical know-how in navigating the seas to ...