According to Socrates in Plato's 'The Republic,' who is best suited to govern the state?

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PLATOpolitical-science-mcqs › plato
Published
13 Apr 2023
Last updated
28 May 2026

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Explanation

In 'The Republic,' Socrates argues that the ideal rulers are philosopher-kings, who possess both wisdom and virtue. However, the correct answer according to the original key is 'The armed forces,' which is option A in this context.

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