WH Day 2- 1 Semester

Introduction to Plato and
Aristotle

Introduction to the lesson's focus on tracing the development of Western political ideas
using selections from Plato's "Republic" and Aristotle's "Politics"

Plato

●Ancient Greek philosopher and student of Socrates

●Founder of the Academy in Athens

●Key works include "Republic" and "Dialogues"

●Known for his philosophical ideas on justice, forms, and the ideal state

Aristotle

●Ancient Greek philosopher and student of Plato

●Tutor to Alexander the Great

●Founder of the Lyceum in Athens

●Notable works include "Politics" and "Nicomachean Ethics"

●Known for his ideas on ethics, virtue, and political systems

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Plato was a student of ​

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was a student of Plato. ​

Multiple Choice

Which philosopher was a tutor to Alexander the Great?

• Plato

• Socrates

• Aristotle

• Epicurus

Significance of Plato and Aristotle

●Both philosophers made profound contributions to Western political thought.

●Their ideas continue to shape our understanding of governance, justice, and individual

rights.

●Plato's philosophical system emphasized the importance of an ideal state ruled by

philosopher-kings.

●Aristotle developed a systematic approach to political science and analyzed various

forms of government.

Plato's "Republic"

●Discuss the significance of "Republic" as one of Plato's most influential works.

●Explain its exploration of justice, the ideal state, and the role of rulers.

●Emphasize that the text contains ideas relevant to the development of the rule of

law and the rejection of tyranny.

Multiple Choice

Which work by Plato explores ideas about justice, the ideal state, and the role of rulers?

• Nicomachean Ethics

• The Republic

• Politics

• Metaphysics

Aristotle's "Politics"

●Highlight the importance of "Politics" in Aristotle's body of work.

●Discuss how the book delves into various forms of government, constitutional

theory, and the nature of citizenship.

●Explain that "Politics" provides insights into the development of Western

political thought related to the rule of law and the illegitimacy of tyranny.

Multiple Choice

Who developed a systematic approach to political science and analyzed different forms of government?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Epicurus

Key Concepts to Look for:

●Rule of law: The principle that all individuals and institutions are subject to and

accountable to the law.

●Illegitimacy of tyranny: The belief that oppressive, unjust rule is illegitimate

and should be opposed.

Match

Match the following

• the belief that oppressive and unjust rule is illegitimate and should be opposed called

• Concept refers to the principle that all individuals and institutions are subject to and accountable to the law

• 1. The principle of treating all individuals with fairness and impartiality, ensuring that no person or group is granted undue privilege or subjected to discrimination.

Tyranny

Rule of law

Equality

• Tyranny

• Rule of law

• Equality