The Nature of Society on Superphysics

Dharma Versus Adharma

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Superphysics Note!

We translate as δίκαιος as dharma (instead of justice) and άδικος as adharma (instead of injustice)

The Three Kinds of Positives

I thought I was ending the discussion. But in reality, it proved to be only a beginning. Glaucon is always the most pugnacious. He was dissatisfied at Thrasymachus’ retirement and wanted to battle it out.

What the Adharmic People Do

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Superphysics Note!

We translate as δίκαιος as dharma (instead of justice) and άδικος as adharma (instead of injustice)

Socrates

Heavens, Glaucon! How energetically you set them up for that decision.

Glaucon

I do my best. The eulogists of adharma will say the dharmic man who is thought to be adharmic will be scourged, racked, bound, then impaled.

Socrates' Economics

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Superphysics Note!

We translate as δίκαιος as dharma and άδικος as adharma

I had always admired the genius of Glaucon and his brother Adeimantus.

Adharma Begins in the Luxurious State

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Socrates

Our state is now matured and perfected. Where then is dharma and adharma? In what part of the State did they spring up?

Adeimantus

Probably in the dealings of these citizens with one another. I cannot imagine that they are more likely to be found any where else.

Socrates

Correct. What will be their way of life? They will produce corn, wine, clothes, shoes, and build houses for themselves.

Basic Qualities of Guardians

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Superphysics Note!

Socrates’ Lecture

The noble youth is very like a well-bred dog in respect of guarding and watching. Both of them should be:

The Moral Education of Guardians

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Socrates

Thus, we have found the desired natures. How are they to be reared and educated? This education can prevent injustice from growing in States.

The State Should Censor Immoral and Untruthful Literature and Arts

Socrates

We shall do this by story-telling*. Our story shall be the education of our heroes. The best education is traditional education, made up of:

The True Lie Is Unacceptable

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The True Lie Is Unacceptable as It Is Pure Falsehood, But White Lies Are a Deception Which Might Be Useful Sometimes

Socrates

The gods are themselves unchangeable.