To the problem of Plato’s political views in the context of his anthropological teaching

Abstract

The article analyses the Plato’s political views in the context of his anthropological teaching. According to it, the essence of a human is determined based on the structural features of his soul, which consists of three unequal parts that are in a relationship of power and subordination. This scheme is extrapolated to various forms of government that are possible in states. Based on the understanding of the eidetically correct soul structure, corresponding to the highest goals of man, Plato constructs his idea of an ideal state.

Keywords

• plato
• classical greek philosophy
• philosophical anthropology
• soul
• politics
• state
• power
• justice