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Was Al-Farabi's ideal state original or derived from Plato?

Asked 2 times · 2 years · Political Science
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Examiners want: Al-Farabi's model state, Platonic parallels, the Islamic elements and points of difference, a verdict on originality

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2022
PMS · Political Science · Critically analyse

Critically evaluate Al-Farabi's concept of ideal state. How it is different from Plato's ideal state?

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2001
CSS · Political Science · Discuss

"Farabi was much inspired by Plato in his setting up of the Ideal City, or the Model State". Discuss.

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