... still occasions and situations that he is not considering, like the ones that were mentioned above which include selfless help or connections and interests. How does Plato set the fine line between minding one's own business, and working for a common good, a lack of self? He classifies the latter as the main trait and virtue of his Ideal, Just City: a non-individualist ... can be understood that he is conscious and aware of this error, yet he sees as a necesary evil, a necessary inconsistence for the greater benefit. Although Plato does not specify this reasoning in his writings, he def...

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