Questions for Wednesday, September 28

 

 

Lim 4:1-2: Arrian and Plutarch on Alexander the Great

 

• What kind of leader was Alexander?  What seems to have motivated him?
• What positive qualities did Alexander possess?  How did he respond to the people he encountered on his campaigns?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plato Allegory of the Cave

 

• Explain the meaning of the allegory itself.  What does it have to tell us about Plato’s view of the human condition?
• Why is it necessary for kings to be philosophers, and philosophers to be kings?  Do you agree or disagree with Plato’s conclusions?  How does this compare to principles of leadership today? 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aristotle Nichomachaen Ethics (answer both questions)

 

• What does Aristotle claim is the goal of human life?  Do you agree or disagree?
• How does he define happiness?  Again, do you agree or disagree?