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List of publications on a keyword: «Plato»

  • Leisure and Play in Plato's Teaching and Learning Philosophy

    Book Chapter
    Psychological and pedagogical issues of modern education
    Author:
    Aleksandr I. Kugai
    Work direction:
    Глава 8
    Abstract:
    A detailed study of the dialogues of Plato, the father of the fathers of philosophy and pedagogy, reveals that he considered leisure to be the central goal of education in the liberal arts. Schools should teach citizens not to avoid leisure by choosing excessive work, but instead to turn to virtue, embodied in the state in the daily practice of the liberal arts. But play was Plato’s method of education. Children learned best through playful activities that engaged their enthusiasm, that «turned the gaze of their souls» to the Good and the True. Likewise, play was the best way for adults to learn and practice philosophy, and it was the only way to discover new truth. Play was also central to the Socratic method. Plato found that dialogue at its highest and most serious level was a game for both teacher and student. Although the main thrust of playful education was to turn people to truth and to make them do philosophy for themselves, according to Plato, Being itself is in play.
    Keywords:
    philosophy, teaching, learning, leisure, Plato, play, liberal arts, Socratic method, irony, contemplation
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  • Kontseptsiia schast'ia Al'-Farabi

    Book Chapter
    Pedagogy and Psychology of Modern Education
    Author:
    Aleksandr I. Kugai
    Work direction:
    Глава 12
    Abstract:
    The chapter addresses the concept of happiness of Abu Nasr Muhammad al-Farabi, the founder of Islamic philosophy, who adopted certain aspects of Greek philosophy and reconsidered the other ones so that they could be applied to the Islamic world. Much has been written about the work of al-Farabi. Most scholars have focused their attention on the virtuous city of al-Farabi and its philosophy of Plato and Aristotle. However, the concept of happiness – the reason and purpose of human existence – has not been given enough attention. The purpose of this chapter is to fill this gap – to dust off al-Farabi's concept of happiness, taking into account the influence of Islam and Greek philosophy on its formation.
    Keywords:
    Islam, happiness, Plato, al-Farabi, Aristotle
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  • Politiko-pravovye vzgliady Platona na osnove analiza proizvedenii "O gosudarstve" i "Zakony"

    Book Chapter
    Economics and Law
    Authors:
    Liubov N. Shchankina, Vladimir A. Svechnikov
    Work direction:
    Глава 2. Право
    Abstract:
    The article is devoted to the analysis of Plato's works «On the State» and «Laws», as a result of which it becomes clear what an ideal state from a political and legal point of view was for the thinker. Such aspects of his teachings as the form of an ideal state, the political and legal system, the social structure of society, the cultural and religious aspects of his organization, the personality in an ideal state are considered. The authors conclude that the works of the Greek philosopher have remained relevant to the present, since the main ideas formulated by Plato later adopted, developed and finalized many scientists, thinkers, writers of different historical eras. The question of the best social, political and legal order has remained open throughout human history, and the answer remains to be found. It is thanks to great thinkers, philosophers of the past that scientists can talk and argue today about the concept of the right state, laws, justice, politics, etc. It is emphasized that Plato's writings contain many provisions ready for acceptance by Russian law, in particular, the thinker formulated the modern principle of inviolability and general obligation of the law as a condition of harmony in society.
    Keywords:
    laws, politics, Plato, thinker, ideal state
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