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Thoughts on Plato’s Republic Continued (Book 5 onwards)

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Deanna in Books, Ph.D., Reading, Research

A continuation of my reading on Plato’s Republic (a few more thoughts): Within Plato’s “just” city, he is set in believing this utopia can be achieved through specific educational curriculum and societal laws.  I am skeptical this could be accomplished, yet when considering many research studies within modern psychology, I feel that his belief of [...]

Thoughts on Plato: The Republic (I – IV)

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Deanna in Books, Music, Ph.D., Reading, Research

I have been reading Plato’s The Republic, and have had a few different thoughts bouncing around in my head.  In the world of education, Platonic thinking seems to arise when you least expect it, and the more I read, the more I feel like I do not know enough.  Five million questions came to mind [...]

Plato’s Republic & a Decade of Scholastic Endeavours

Posted on September 13, 2009 by Deanna in Books, Ph.D., Rant, Reading, Research, School

Going back to school after being away for a couple years is a daunting thing. You worry about if you will be able to keep up with the rest of your class. You worry about if your writing skills are up to snuff. Most of all, you worry if you are going to be able [...]