Motif
Collective replacement of family bonds
collective_replacement_of_family_bonds
A motif of the Sacred Law and Social Order family, within the sub-family Civic Order and the Body Politic. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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greek
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The Republic The Republic / THE REPUBLIC / INTRODUCTION AND ANALYSIS.; lines 6824-6912 confidence: medium
The passage contrasts humans with animals; says humans are not bred for physical utility; calls for marriage of minds and bodies; states that Plato’s arrangement removes parental knowledge, family affection, and private children; and notes that nobler animals protect offspring and remain faithful.
The passage describes Plato’s proposal to make one family out of all families, with children belonging to the state and no private parental recognition.
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