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The state should practice eugenics to ensure a virtuous population from "summary" of The Republic by Plato,Henry Desmond Pritchard Lee,Melissa Lane

In our quest for the ideal society, we must consider the importance of ensuring that our population is composed of individuals of the highest moral and intellectual caliber. This can be achieved through the practice of eugenics, a method of selective breeding aimed at improving the genetic quality of the human population. By carefully selecting individuals with desirable traits to reproduce, we can gradually improve the overall quality of our population over time. This can help to ensure that future generations are composed of individuals who possess the virtues necessary to contribute positively to society. Eugenics is not about promoting a particular race or class, but rather about cultivating a population that embodies the virtues of wisdom, courage, moderation, and justice. By encouraging the reproduction of individuals who exhibit these virtues, we can create a society in which these qualities are not only valued but also prevalent. Critics of eugenics may argue that it is a form of discrimination or that it violates individual rights. However, we must consider the greater good of society as a whole. Just as a gardener carefully tends to his plants to ensure a bountiful harvest, the state must exercise similar care in cultivating a virtuous population. It is important to note that eugenics should be practiced in a responsible and ethical manner, with careful consideration given to the well-being and autonomy of individuals. By approaching eugenics with a sense of duty and compassion, we can work towards creating a society in which virtue is not only valued but actively cultivated. Through the practice of eugenics, we can lay the foundation for a truly virtuous and harmonious society.
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    The Republic

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