Plato and Individualism:

Was against atomistic individualism and stood for social individuality and sane individualism.
Demanded sacrifices from rulers not the ruled only guardian class to merge in state.
Devised Specialization of functions which enhance personality
Said Individual is part of the whole and emphasized natural inequality but conceded equality of opportunity to all through his system of Education.
His later works (Statesman and The laws) are more individualistic than republic.

Plato on the Idea of Good:

The idea of the good is the source of all truth, of knowledge, beauty and of moral goodness.

Plato’s STATESMAN:

Classification of government on the basis of law

If the ruler is philosopher the law is useless but since this is rare so, law is necessary.

Government Direct by law.......................................Government not Direct by law.

1). Rule of one- monarchy..........................................Rule of one tyranny
2). Rule of few-Aristocracy.........................................Rule of few-oligarchy
3).Rule many- moderate democracy..............................Rule of many-extreme democracy.

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