Plato's Republic: The Most Important Stage Of Any Enterprise Is The Beginning
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In Plato's Republic, Plato, a renowned philosopher, states that “The most important stage of any enterprise is the beginning”. Although Plato may state how the beginning is the most important part, some individuals argue that the middle is the most important. For example, when reading a story one does not merely pay attention to the beginning; they argue that the most vital part is the middle of the story, where the details and plot are. In addition, people may argue that the ending is the most important part of an enterprise. Their belief being that the end gives closure, and it leaves a lasting impression, which is the most crucial part of any enterprise. The problematic verbiage in this proposition is the word “any”; the beginning is the most important part in most…show more content… While others may contradict the previous theory presented by Plato, it is quite evident that the most important stage of any enterprise is the beginning; this is demonstrated in almost every aspect of life, especially exemplified by the Spartans and the raising/education of Americans.
Plato states that the beginning is the most important stage of any enterprise. This statement is most exemplified in the empire of the Spartans. Sparta is a city-state in which war is a way of life; warriors must be strong, courageous, bold, and able to endure a copious amount of pain. Spartan warriors need a concrete foundation to become legendary and strong warriors. At birth, Spartan infants are rated by a council to see if they are strong enough to be warriors one day. If these babies did not live up to this standard, they would be left on a mountain to die. At as young as seven years old, these boys would be taken away from their families and put in military camps. At such a young age (at the beginning of their lives), these Spartan children were taught; discipline, independence, toughness, endurance, and most predominantly, survival skills.