Platos' Republic #plato #philosophy #democracy #republic

Plato's political philosophy outlined in works like the Republic revolves around the idea of the just Society he believed that Society should be structured according to a strict hierarchy based on people's natural abilities at the top would be the philosopher Kings wise rulers who possess knowledge of the true forms of justice and the good beneath them are the Guardians who defend the state and the producers who handle trade farming and other practical work Plato saw democracy as flawed often leading to disorder as it placed power in the hands of the uninformed masses he advocated for a merit-based system where leaders are selected by their wisdom and virtue Plato's ideal state was highly organized with the goal of ensuring Harmony and the common good where each class performs its role for the benefit of all do you agree with him