Plato Power

The idea behind ruling on the bases of superior wisdom is something that sounds very appealing in nature. Especially when the idea revolves around giving power only to those that are willing to be open minded and pursue justice. However, there are problems that co-exist with this idea primarily because there is no division between power. This in return creates only one central power that can’t be properly challenged by the people, which indirectly oppresses them. That is why I completely disagree with this method of ruling and for that reason I also believe oppression would still exist.
In Plato’s ideal government, power would only be given to those that have superior wisdom, which he associates with truthfulness. This is something that is highlighted when Plato mentions that, “Wisdom prescribes, then, since they are following the truth.” (Plato, 306) …show more content…
The reason for this is because its impossible for the entire society to be completely satisfied with their collective definition of justice. In other words, there are always those that don’t completely agree with certain ideas; however, they are indirectly “forced” to accept it because they depend on others. At that point they fall within the terms of oppression and can be classified as being oppressed. Even if we take my suggestion of dividing power, there would still co-exist traces of oppression. Its something that honestly can’t be fully achieved from a realist perspective because everyone has their own views on what is unjust control/power. Just look at the society you are living in today and ask your self what are some political issues that you don’t like or don’t agree on. Once you ask your self that you will notice that even you don’t agree with certain things, but you are indirectly forced to conform in means of avoiding any