Monthly Archives: February 2019

Summary of Justice in Plato’s Republic

Bust of Pythagoras based on traditional iconography at the Museum Capitolini, Rome.

© Darrell Arnold Ph.D.– (Excerpt reprinted with permission.) https://darrellarnold.com/2018/10/07/plato-on-justice-4/

Justice in the Individual 

… According to Plato, the human soul is comprised of three parts — an appetitive, a spirited and a rational part — all of which pull individuals in differing directions. Continue reading Summary of Justice in Plato’s Republic

Summary the Ring of Gyges in Plato’s Republic

© Darrell Arnold Ph.D.– (Reprinted with Permission.)
https://darrellarnold.com/2018/10/06/plato-on-gyges-ring-3/

One of the most famous discussions of justice occurs in Book 2 of Plato’s The Republic Continue reading Summary the Ring of Gyges in Plato’s Republic

Futurism Remembering the 1950-60’s USA ‘Futurists’ – What Went Wrong?

Moore’s law is an example of futures studies; it is a statistical collection of past and present trends with the goal of accurately extrapolating future trends. Continue reading Futurism Remembering the 1950-60’s USA ‘Futurists’ – What Went Wrong?

Darrell Arnold: Philosopher and Musician

In addition to being a professor of philosophy, Darrell Arnold, my oldest and dearest friend, is an accomplished musician. I don’t know any other musician in the world today who combines the depth of thought of a professional philosopher with such musical gifts. Continue reading Darrell Arnold: Philosopher and Musician