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Plato Politcal Theory
Plato Politcal Theory
POLITICAL ASSOCIATION
The association starts with the marriage of a man and a woman until they form a polis or
state.
According to plato there are three main classes for the state or commonwealth. They are
the Producers, The auxiliaries and the guardians.
The producers - are composed of craftsmen, farmers, traders or merchants and labourers.
The auxiliaries - are the protector of the state or the commonwealth (soldiers)
The guardians - The educated ones, citizens with wisdoms, leaders of the state.
Correct Deviant
One Ruler KingshipTyranny
Few Rulers AristocracyOligarchy
Many Rulers PolityDemocracy