This “perfect state” Socrates explains, is to be composed of three classes, the ruling class, the military class, and the craftsmen. He says that this state will act justly when its three classes do not interfere with the function of each other.

Socrates also explains the parts of the soul. He states that there are 3 parts, desire, spirit, and reason. None of these parts is, in itself self-sufficient.

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Approximate Word count = 452
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)