1. Injustice versus Justice-The Republic of Plato
Book IX in The Republic by Plato is mainly an argument to prove justice is better than injustice. ... This example of the soul provides a conclusion for the main argument, "It is better to be just than unjust" in The Republic. Overall, Socrates" argument for the just man in Book IX makes sense, more so than the argument set forth in Book II. ... Perhaps with the argument of the tyrannical man, presented in the early part of Book IX, this makes the most sense. ... In Book IX, The Republic, Plato, the author, is simply trying to conclude his argument and goal of proving justice is worthwhil...
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