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R4 Hogwarts and Kallipolis | Plato's Republic, book 4

Ancient Greece Declassified

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Plato's Definition of Political Justice

"If everyone truly minded their own business, we wouldn't have crime or lawsuits and murder trials," writes Hal. "Plato thinks that if you have some people who are excellent farmers, others who are excellent craftsmen, and then you have excellent musicians, excellent soldiers and excellent rulers, your society will function better as a whole", he says. The idea of the division of labor argument is old news but this time it's extended to calypolus classes - so not only should each citizen mind his or her own business, but each class should as well. 'I think we'd all agree that you don't want the military interfering with either the civilians or the government,' asks Hal

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