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Question No 13: "What was the overarching aim of education according to Plato?"

Answer: "Plato believed that education should aim for human perfection, nurturing the mind, body, and soul throughout one's life."


Question No 14: "How did Plato emphasize bodily development in his educational philosophy?"

Answer: "Plato emphasized exercise, controlled diet, and bodily health as essential components for a healthy mind."


Question No 15: "What subjects were considered crucial in Plato's educational curriculum?"

Answer: "Plato's curriculum included mathematics (arithmetic, geometry, and algebra) and astronomy, along with character-building through music."


Question No 16: "How did Plato view the role of a teacher in the educational process?"

Answer: "Plato saw teachers as guides, leading students out of ignorance into the light of knowledge, with imitation playing a significant role in learning."


Question No 17: "How did Plato advocate different education for different social classes?" 

Answer: "Plato accepted social stratification and believed in tailoring education to different classes, with the governing class receiving the highest level of philosophical education."


Question No 18: "What criteria did Plato propose for determining an individual's class in society?"

Answer: "Plato suggested tests to determine an individual's class, with those who passed advancing to specific education and others being assigned different societal roles."