1. The Republic and Socrates
Here we see Socrates' real ideal and philosophical beliefs coming to the forefront in the way he refutes others ideas, and how he frames his own Utopian society. ... Moderation, Socrates thought had to do with everyone having only what they needed to survive. ... It stated that the community only had what it produced, and those who produced things would produce it for everyone else, and they would share (some would equate that to communism). ... This allowed everyone to enjoy everything as a society in moderation, and did not allow for greed and the monopolization of power and goods. ......
- Word Count: 721
- Approx Pages: 3
- Grade Level: Undergraduate