Timocracy, Oligarchy, Democracy and Tyranny were other techniques used in a constitution that were distinct to the Kallipolis. The polis had an Aristocracy form of government, which meant that the ones with highest virtue and wisdom ruled the people. And though this form of constitution seemed to thrive, Plato notes that all types of government must one day degenerate.
The Spartans, who were soldiers, became the rulers in a timocracy. Therefore, courage and glory became the most honored pursuit. War over peace was how Spartans lived in a timocracy. With war may come victory, thus, more wealth. When a city starts to see more of the riches, their love of honor would more than likely degenerate to their devotion for wealthy possessions. This
The Spartans, who were soldiers, became the rulers in a timocracy. Therefore, courage and glory became the most honored pursuit. War over peace was how Spartans lived in a timocracy. With war may come victory, thus, more wealth. When a city starts to see more of the riches, their love of honor would more than likely degenerate to their devotion for wealthy possessions. This