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The state should prioritize the common good from "summary" of The Republic by Plato,Henry Desmond Pritchard Lee,Melissa Lane
The duty of the state, as we have established, is to focus on the well-being of the community as a whole. This means that the needs and interests of the individual must be secondary to the greater good of society. By prioritizing the common good, the state ensures that everyone benefits from its decisions and actions. This is not to say that the state should ignore the needs of the individual completely, but rather that it should always consider how its policies will impact society as a whole. In our ideal state, each individual has a specific role to play in contributing to the common good. This may involve sacrificing personal desires or ambitions for the greater benefit of the community. By working together towards a common goal, the state can achieve harmony and stability. This unity ...
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