The Plato was acknowledged for his contribution towards the development of the philosophy and arts. The scholar was deeply respected for his interest in the poetry and literature, and content of which narrated the political and social situation of the country, the Plato was always encouraged to join the political wing, but he expressed his reluctance because he believed that the cause was not strong and justified enough to offer assistance to the public.
The contribution of both the scholar and leader has been widely misinterpreted, but the fact remains that these forces contributed immensely towards the attainment and the restoration of the lost pride of the Greek Empire. The objective of both the forces has been transform the Athens into 'prosperous and powerful' (Susan, 2000) state, and for that purpose both the officials renounced the corrupt practices of bribery and frauds. Theses preventive measures were responsible for the development of the trust bound between the public and the officials. The leaders on the successful accomplishment of their objectives were appreciated, and this appreciation was visible when the public abide by the command of these officials, 'when the Athenians were downhearted, these leaders cheered them up; and when they were reckless, they made them cautious' (Loren, 2007). The Plato and Pericles agreed over rhetoric, and considered it to be the 'government of the souls of men' (Loren, 2007), the responsibility of which is to 'address the emotions, which are like the strings or keys of the soul, and require a skillful touch to be played on with effect'.
References
Debra Nails. The People of Plato: A Prosopography of Plato and Other Socratics. 2002. Hackett Publishing. pp. 78-90.
Susan Sara Monoson. Plato's Democratic Entanglements: Athenian Politics and the Practice of Philosophy. 2000. Princeton University Press. pp. 198-210.
Loren J. II Samons. The Cambridge Companion to the Age…
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References
Debra Nails. The People of Plato: A Prosopography of Plato and Other Socratics. 2002. Hackett Publishing. pp. 78-90.
Susan Sara Monoson. Plato's Democratic Entanglements: Athenian Politics and the Practice of Philosophy. 2000. Princeton University Press. pp. 198-210.
Loren J. II Samons. The Cambridge Companion to the Age of Pericles. 2007. Cambridge University Press. pp. 56-67.
Simon Hornblower. The Greek World. 2002. Routledge. pp. 67-78.
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