PHL100Y1 Chapter Notes - Chapter Book 1: Polemarchus, Thrasymachus, Cephalus
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All the characters are introduced with titles, both stating their name and where they come from or who"s son they are. By these titles it can be seen that their opinions may be credible, however there is no guarantee that they are right. Both polemarchus and thrasymachus are introduced in a way that makes us infer that their arguments are going to be questioned by socrates. Thrasymachus is who is introduced with the preconception that his anger is going to produce a wrong opinion. Cephalus mentions that living a good life is living a just life. This leads socrates to question if justice is speaking the truth and paying what is owed. Make a list of all the proposals made by the interlocutors in answer to the main question. Justice is speaking the truth and paying what is owed. Justice is treating friends well and enemies badly. Justice is the right, beneficial, profitable and gainful.
