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The state should discourage tyranny and despotism from "summary" of The Republic by Plato,Henry Desmond Pritchard Lee,Melissa Lane
In establishing a just society, it is imperative to guard against the dangers of tyranny and despotism. These forms of government are characterized by the rule of one individual or a small group, who wield unchecked power over the populace. This unchecked power can lead to oppression, injustice, and the suppression of individual freedoms. Tyranny and despotism are antithetical to the principles of justice and equality that should guide the functioning of a state. In a tyrannical or despotic regime, the interests of the ruler or ruling class take precedence over the well-being of the citizens. This results in a society where the few benefit at the expense of the many, creating a system of inequality and injustice. To prevent the eme...
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