Plato · Philosophy

Justice and the Ideal State

Plato’s vision of the just society in the <em>Republic</em> - ruled by philosopher-kings, with each class performing its proper role - and his profound, controversial answer to what justice is.

What you'll be able to recall

You learned that Plato’s Republic describes an ideal state ruled by philosopher-kings, with justice as each class performing its proper role. Explain Plato’s vision of the just state and his definition of justice, in your own words.

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