INTERPRETATION OF “THE GOOD LIFE”

Interpretation of “The Good Life” based on relativism and culture

Interpretation of “The Good Life” based on relativism and culture

Introduction

The Republic of Plato, perhaps the greatest single treatise written on political philosophy, has strongly influenced Western thought concerning questions of justice, rule, obedience, and the good life. The work is undoubtedly the best general introduction to Plato's philosophy. It contains not only his ideas on the state and human nature but also his theory of forms, his theory of knowledge, and his views of the role of music and poetry in society. Plato presents a penetrating analysis of each of the important philosophical questions. Plato and his illustrious student Plato force the reader, by their dialectical technique of question and answer, of definition and exception, to take an active part in the philosophical enterprise (Rutherford, 1995).

“The Republic” Good life

Good life that can only be inferred because his opinions are never explicitly told through Plato voice or circumstances. His view of the good life through his recording of The Trial and Death of Plato can be seen as synonymous or relevant to Plato discussions. He is a necessary medium towards the discussion as well because he was a student of Plato and teacher of Aristotle. Plato's vision of a good life can be seen as truth seeking because he is transcribing his professor's views as a student, who must learn from Plato.

Plato vents his true frustrations and visions of the good life in his apology, where he argues in defense of his life due to several accusations because of his astute questioning, which allowed him to shake deeply held convictions and foundations. He laments, “You are mistaken my friend, if you think that a man who is worth anything ought to spend his time weighing up the ...