Sreedhar, SusanneGasser-Wingate, MarcErez, Omer2025-02-102025-02-102024https://hdl.handle.net/2144/497442024This thesis critically examines Plato's and Hobbes' perspectives on the ideal family structure and educational systems within the broader context of their societal frameworks. First, I deconstruct Plato's ideal family model. I then illustrate his ideal system of education in accordance with his societal goals. Second, I examine Hobbes' viewpoint on the same topics of family and education. Finally, I do a comparative analysis that juxtaposes the familial and educational institutions proposed by Plato and Hobbes. Through this examination, the thesis argues that Plato's holistic approach to family and education proposes a more compelling framework for achieving societal transformation, as opposed to Hobbes' more authoritarian stance, which prioritizes obedience and conformity over individuality and the overall enlightenment of the person.en-USPhilosophyEducationFamilyHobbesPlatoThesis/Dissertation2025-02-08