Plato's theory of the ideal state

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:concept
gptkbp:addresses the role of women in society
gptkbp:advocates_for the unity of the state
the rule of reason over desire
the specialization of labor
gptkbp:applies_to modern political thought
gptkbp:based_on the idea of the common good
the idea of the philosopher-king
gptkbp:defines the ideal forms
gptkbp:depicted_in a vision of harmony
gptkbp:emphasizes the importance of justice
gptkbp:first_introduced social contract theories
gptkbp:historical_debate political theorists
the education of guardians
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gptkbp:includes the allegory of the cave
the concept of the tripartite soul
gptkbp:is_a_framework_for Western political philosophy
Plato's political philosophy
the study of utopian literature
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in political philosophy courses
gptkbp:is_associated_with the concept of the ideal city
gptkbp:is_characterized_by the pursuit of truth
gptkbp:is_cited_in debates about justice
gptkbp:is_compared_to gptkb:political_organization
gptkbp:is_considered utopian in nature
gptkbp:is_criticized_for the pursuit of wealth
the Athenian democracy
its elitist tendencies
its lack of practicality
gptkbp:is_discussed_in gptkb:The_Republic
various philosophical texts
gptkbp:is_influenced_by Socratic thought
gptkbp:is_influential_in gptkb:philosopher
gptkbp:is_linked_to the theory of forms
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with political discourse
gptkbp:is_often_compared_to Aristotle's political theories
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as a blueprint for governance
gptkbp:is_referenced_in discussions on governance.
gptkbp:proposed_by a society governed by philosopher-kings
gptkbp:related_model future political systems
gptkbp:requires the elimination of private property for rulers
gptkbp:significance the history of philosophy
gptkbp:subject gptkb:academic_study
ethics and morality discussions
gptkbp:suitable_for philosophers should be rulers
the division of society into three classes
gptkbp:viewpoint the ideal state as a reflection of the ideal form
gptkbp:was_a_response_to the political chaos of Athens
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Timaeus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4