(R, p. 106-107) Plato is aware that men have been positioned in a natural hierarchy where their political standing is already predetermined. Where the ability to decide on the welfare of the state is conditioned on the composition of the soul. ... Disguising his iniquities as necessary and just, when in reality he is only surrendering to the growing appetite within them. ... If the good is so full of the wealth of wisdom and knowledge, a philosopher like Plato or Socrates or Aristotle should have been able to implement it. ... Men are always in combat with themselves to remain just, but in e...

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After all, we know that Aristotle did, and with good reason. ... (Crito 44c)" Socrates reasons that one should only respect the opinions of wise men who interpret the events properly. ... It seems as though Crito would like to know the answer to what "wise men" might say about his submission to execution. ... Aren't you simply trying, by this act which you are embarking on, to destroy both us, the Laws, and the entire city as far as lies within your power? ... The idea that generally asserts, a voluntary citizen of a state is implicitly bound to honor its rules and regulations. ...

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