Most of the dialogues in Plato’s work are written in the form of debates. Plato’s views of Greek society may differ from those with less education. Plato was a well-educated man for his time which could make his opinions of society somewhat biased. Although it is possible that Plato’s opinions are biased much of the information the book contains is relatively factual.

Religion is a part of every society. There is evidence in Book II of “The Republic” supporting the idea that Greeks are polytheistic. During a discussion about the origins of good and evil there is reference to some

of the gods including Athena, Zeus, and Themis. Greek explanation of good and evil emphasizes that “God, since he is good, would not be the cause of all things, as most say, but the cause of a few things to mankind, and of many no cause; for the goods are much fewer for us than the evils; and of the good things God and no other must be described as the cause, but of the evil things we must look for many different causes, not only God.” 1 Religious rituals such as “sacred festivities” 2 are also mentioned.

Although there were laws in effect for the Greek civilization, there were none that prohibited slaveholding. When discussing war, Socrates argues that “[if] the work of injustice is to implant hatred wherever it is, then it is found, whether among slaves or free men, it will make them hate one another...” 10 Slaves are mentioned throughout the dialogues several times. Not only did Ancient Grecians hold slaves, there was also another inferior race. Women were not respected or considered an important part of society. Women are describ

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