"True, but that's never stopped the philosophers from coming up with their various supposed utopias - many of which would be every bit as horrible (to me) as District 13...
Here's a mention of Plato's writings on the "ideal"…"
"I've not read about or even heard about Plato's ideal city-state.
Here's the thing. What is "ideal" to one would not easy translate to being "ideal" for everyone. "
Thanks for the latest podcast episode on Mockingjay chapter 3 - and drawing our attention to the implications of the government-issued clothing, rigid scheduling etc. You're right, it's a lot like prison.But now I'm wondering ... is it also kind of like Plato's ideal city-state (from The Republic, which I've heard about but not actually read)? See More
"Looks AMAZING. (Though on second viewing, I noticed that most of the shots of Katniss involve her turning her head sharply to look at something or someone. Dramatic for the trailer, of course, but let's hope she doesn't get…"
"Peeta. He is sweet, kind, generous, and truly selfless when it comes to Katniss. Decent and loyal, through and through. Couldn't ask for a better guy."
"After I read the first book, I read the other two in the order my library made them available to me -- I couldn't bear the idea of waiting for Catching Fire once I had Mockingjay in hand!!!
I agree Mockingjay was not fun to read,…"
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My family moved around a lot when I was growing up, but I've lived in NYC since law school. I'm going on my 12th year year here - almost three times as long as I've lived anywhere else. Ever.
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