... procedures needed to defend and retain power. Plato's version of the nature of politics could be considered to be far-reaching and harder to achieve in reality. His ideology of Utopia, where all is done for the good of all, is structured in a way that leaves no room for politics as a science. It is more like the manipulation of politics to ... evil within the leader would be that of Hitler's Third Reich dictatorship. Although undoubtedly negative the process is more convincing an argument because the results can be achieved. But Plato's Utopia traces could only be seen in ancient times ...

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... is no plan for the future of humanity. Without a plan, happenstance determines destination. Instead of leaving it's fate to chance, Humanity should select it's own destination. Since Utopia is the best Humanity can perceive, Utopia should be Humanity's guiding philosophy. This ultimate philosophy of striving for the best life possible for everyone can be the global element of common purpose in an ... ...

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... of explanation we are looking for at the moment." Plato's perfect state was by no means a state that reflected our contemporary views of freedom of expression. Much like Thomas Moores Utopia, Plato's state was highly regulated and strictly controlled. Many of his plans for the different classes, specifically the "guardian class" were communistic. For the leaders, Plato wanted communal living and ... ...

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