2. Plato’s Republic Books II, III and X Prepared by: Dr. Kay Picart Associate Professor of English Courtesy Associate Professor of Law

3. Guide Questions Why does Socrates/Plato advocate censorship in Book II of the Republic? What types of artists are allowed/disallowed in the ideal city state?

4. Debate Questions Do you agree or disagree with Plato that there is a need for censorship of literature for the youth? Who should decide what is censored and what is not?

5. Guide Question For Plato, who decides what is allowed and what is not? What is the concept of the noble lie, and its usefulness?

6. Guide Question According to Socrates/Plato, how should gods and goddesses be depicted, and why?

7. Discussion Question: How does the concept of divinity in Plato differ from that in Homer/Greek mythology?

8. Discussion Question In Book III, what is the new form of heroism Plato advocates? What makes it different from the heroism of Homer and Greek mythology?

9. Discussion Question What types or styles of poetry and music are allowed in Plato’s Republic, and why?

10. Acceptable Musical Instruments What musical instruments are acceptable according Plato?

11. Acceptable Rhythms What are acceptable rhythms according to Plato?

12. Overall Discussion Question Based on book X, what constitutes the so-called quarrel between Philosophy and Poetry, according to Plato?

13. The Difference Between Philosophy & Poetry, according to Plato Philosophy Poetry