Chastisement Quote by Plato
“It is as expedient that a wicked man be punished as that a sick man be cured by a physician; for all chastisement is a kind of medicine.”
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Republic, Book V, Plato, c. 380 BC
Punishment can be therapeutic, like medicine for the sick, because it corrects behavior.
In simple terms: Punishment can heal.
Key Takeaway
Use discipline wisely.
Themes
justice
discipline
healing
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- legal sentencing
- education reform
- behavioral correction
- public health policy
- parental discipline
Key Concepts
philosophy
ethics
retributive justice
Questions to Reflect On
- When is punishment more harmful than helpful?
- How can we ensure discipline is restorative?
A Different Perspective
Punishment may cause harm if not proportionate or just.
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