Plato’s Class Distinction; the Backdrop of Contemporary EducationPlato’s Class Distinction; the Backdrop of Contemporary Education

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRELIMINARY PAGES

Title page
Approval page
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Table of Contents
Abstract

CHAPTER ONE

General Background

1.1 Plato’s Background 1
1.2 His Works and Chronology 4
1.3 Plato’s Class Distinction 8
1.4 Plato’s Intention for the Distinction 15

CHAPTER TWO

Views On Class Distinction

2.1 Aristolte’s view 18
2.2 Karl Marx’s view 20
2.3 Sociological views 22
2.4 The tenability of Egalitarianism 26

CHAPTER THREE

Historical Development Of Education.

3.1 The Notion of Education 30
3.2 Ancient Theories 32
3.3 Early Christian Education 35
3.4 Medieval Education 37
3.5 Modern / Contemporary Education 41

CHAPTER FOUR

Plato’s Class Distinction And Contemporary Education.

4.1 Practical Implications of Plato’s Class Distinction 43
4.2 Nature of Contemporary Education 47
4.3 Influence of Plato’s Class Distinction on Contemporary Education 49

CHAPTER FIVE

Critical Evaluation And Conclusion.

5.1 Critical Notes on Plato’s Class Distinction 55
5.2 The defects and Impact of Contemporary Education 59
5.3 Conclusion 60
BIBLIOGRAPHY 63

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Plato's Class Distinction; the Backdrop of Contemporary EducationPlato's Class Distinction; the Backdrop of Contemporary Education

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