In Plato's Republic, Socrates defines a democracy though the discussion of six important characteristics. The freedom of speech, and license to do what ever they may desire, allows for individuals of a democracy to have ... share in ruling under the constitution, and for the most part assigning people to positions of rule by lot," there is no requirement to rule or to be ruled (557a). Plato's Socrates also finds it important for there to be sophistication among the people in the city -- this is perhaps a plug for Socrates, as ... Plato found him to be admirably calm as he faced his eminent...

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