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The state should prioritize the wellbeing of all citizens from "summary" of The Republic by Plato,Henry Desmond Pritchard Lee,Melissa Lane
Socrates argues that the state has a duty to ensure the wellbeing of all its citizens. He believes that a just state should prioritize the overall happiness and prosperity of its people above all else. According to Socrates, the state should function like a well-ordered soul, with each part working harmoniously for the greater good. Socrates emphasizes the importance of social harmony and unity in achieving the wellbeing of the citizens. He believes that a just state is one where each individual plays their part in contributing to the common good. In such a society, everyone's needs are taken into account, and no one is left behind or neglected. Socrates also...
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