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Socrates and Thrasymachus on Perfect and Imperfect Injustice

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Resumo:It is argued that the true definition of justice in Plato’s Republic appears not in Book IV but in Book I, where it is clear that justice is other-oriented or external rather than internal as per Book IV. Indeed, on Book IV’s definition, there is virtually no difference between justice and moderation. Considered here is a single argument between Socrates and Thrasymachus (351b-352d), in which Socrates contends that imperfect injustice is "stronger" than perfect. Rather than producing a just group, the justice between members of a group strengthens the injustice of a group whose external project is already unjust.
Autores principais:Weiss, Roslyn
Assunto:Thrasymachus imperfect injustice perfect injustice group individual
Ano:2021
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:artigo
Tipo de acesso:unknown
Instituição associada:Imprensa da Universidade de Coimbra
Idioma:inglês
Origem:Plato Journal

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