Plato's ideal state is based on justice. A just state is one that is imposed by the Idea of Good. This is only possible if the rulers are wise, that is, philosophers who have managed to penetrate the world of ideas. The idea of property should guide the state and the individual. Citizens will be happy if they are governed by the most wise and just person. Only well-educated person will know put the good of reason, the good of the soul to the body. Knowing what's really important, what is right, wrong, what is right and wrong, should not be left to anyone, only the philosopher can adequately answer these questions. Greek life was essentially a communal life. Social life was natural, but what is the best political organization for that company. In Plato's Republic is the question about the ideal state. The task of the ruling will be to monitor that this order is maintained, each party to perform its function and that each individual occupies the position that corresponds naturally to him and receive his proper position in society education. This is a strictly hierarchical political organization. Not all men are equally endowed by nature, and should be done by same functions. According soul predominates in each should be educated for that function. Yes, citizens, rich or poor, male or female, have equal chances. Will the educational process to be putting everyone on your site.
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From here, Socrates, announces that it has been founded the city and if it is well founded must have all the virtues: temperance, courage, wisdom and justice, as the perfection of the state lies in the practice of these four virtues:.
Temperance: Moderation is the sense that is not extreme, but a happy medium. It is the enjoyment in moderation and harmony of material goods. This is equivalent to self-management actions. Temperance is housed in the belly of the body and belongs to the concupiscence of the soul, so their interest is desire.