WOULD WE WANT TO LIVE IN PLATO’S IDEAL SOCIETY?

Plato’s vision of a harmonious state would scandalize liberals and conservatives alike. But some of his advice might be worth taking.

http://bigthink.com/ideas/39117

An Alternative to Capitalism (which Plato might approve!)

Several decades ago, Margaret Thatcher claimed: “There is no alternative”. She was referring to capitalism. Today, this negative attitude still persists.

I would like to offer an alternative to capitalism for the American people to consider. Please click on the following link. It will take you to an essay titled: “Home of the Brave?” which was published by the Athenaeum Library of Philosophy:

http://evans-experientialism.freewebspace.com/steinsvold.htm

Perhaps in time the so-called dark ages will be thought of as including our own.
—Georg C. Lichtenberg