DANCEST 805 Lecture Notes - Lecture 33: Nuclear Family, Noble Lie, Marriage
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Until philosophers are kings or the kings and princes of this world have the spirit and the power of philosophy and political greatness and wisdom meet in one, cities will never rest from their evils. (plato) Class division ( perfect society for the ideal state) The first group is called the guardians, who are sometimes referred to as rulers or philosopher- kings. The guardians are the military of the city. They must epitomize physical strength, spiritedness, and a love for learning. The complete guardians are the highest class within plato"s republic. The ones who guard external enemies and internal friends (plato 99, ll. Complete guardians will be most knowledgeable; they will see to the good of the city before they see to themselves, because, essentially, they are the foundation of the city. They are the supporters of the guardians" convictions . This final class is not a shameful position in society.
