Plato's State, Soul and Virtues

(Originally Written September 21, 2006 in History)

Plato's Parts of State:
1. Workers - to provide
2. Soldiers - to protect
3. Ruler(s) - to order the parts of the state

Plato's parts of Soul:
1. Appetite
2. Spirit
3. Reason

Plato's Virtues:
1. Temperance (self-control)
2. Courage
3. Wisdom

The three virtues, when combined and manifested in man becomes justice. Justice is the harmony of the parts of the soul/state.