The Republic

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According to Plato in The Republic, what is the ruling element in a state?

  • The government
  • The laws
  • The citizens
  • The strongest party (correct)

According to Plato, what does the concept of justice mean to Thrasymachus?

  • The interest of the laws
  • The interest of the stronger party (correct)
  • The interest of the government
  • The interest of the citizens

According to Plato, who makes the laws in a state?

  • The government
  • The strongest party (correct)
  • The citizens
  • The lawmakers

According to Plato, what do the rulers define as 'right' in a state?

<p>What is in their own interest (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Plato, who do the rulers consider as 'wrongdoers' in a state?

<p>Those who break their laws (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Plato, what is the ruling element in a state?

<p>The strongest party (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Plato, what is the concept of justice to Thrasymachus?

<p>The interest of the stronger party (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Plato, who defines what is 'right' in a state?

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According to Plato, what do the rulers consider as 'wrongdoers' in a state?

<p>The citizens (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Plato, what does the concept of 'right' mean in all states?

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