... a greater common good because it will eliminate conflict between individuals, there are 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 ... we know it, rulers have all the benefits of their government, and these benefits are usually their main motivation and reason for being governors. Plato visualizes his ruler as completely selfless - t...

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