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What were the virtues of the polis?
What were the virtues of the polis?
- Order, harmony, and justice (correct)
- Knowledge, wisdom, and truth
- Power, wealth, and fame
- Freedom, equality, and progress
According to Plato, who should rule the polis?
According to Plato, who should rule the polis?
- Ordinary citizens
- Merchants and traders
- Philosopher-kings (correct)
- Sophists
According to Plato, what is the definition of justice?
According to Plato, what is the definition of justice?
- Each man should do what is morally right
- Each man should do only what he is best suited for (correct)
- Each man should do what benefits him the most
- Each man should do only what he desires
Who did Plato believe were qualified to rule?
Who did Plato believe were qualified to rule?
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What type of knowledge did Plato believe philosopher-kings should possess?
What type of knowledge did Plato believe philosopher-kings should possess?
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What were some of the virtues of the polis according to Plato?
What were some of the virtues of the polis according to Plato?
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What did Plato believe was the main object of the polis?
What did Plato believe was the main object of the polis?
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What type of knowledge did Plato believe only a few philosophers possessed?
What type of knowledge did Plato believe only a few philosophers possessed?
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Who did Plato believe were qualified to rule?
Who did Plato believe were qualified to rule?
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According to Plato, what should each man do based on his nature?
According to Plato, what should each man do based on his nature?
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