Classes  in   Society

   Parts of

   the Soul

     Virtues

  Ways of Living

     Goals

   Political          Constitutions

   Philosopher -Rulers

(they design basic policy)

   Reason

(the full realization of Mind, the distinctively human element)

   Wisdom

  Life of the Mind 

(seeking Truth by means of knowledge)

 The Form of the Good

  Aristocracy 

(rule by the most reasonable one or the few)

  Administrator-Warriors 

(they execute policy and defend society)

   Spirit 

(the full realization of Emotion; the “lion” in us)

   Courage

  Life of Ambition 

(seeking worldly success by means of power)

  Honoror

  Prestige

  Timocracy 

(rule by those who seek praise or fame)

   ProductiVe -    Masses 

(they are farmers, craftsmen, etc)

   Appetites 

(the baser desires; the “dragon” in us)

   Self-Control

   Life of Ease 

(seeking pleasure by means of wealth)

   Pleasure

   Oligarchy 

(rule by those few who are rich)

(From each, the best each can give; for each, just what they need)

(Reason supported by Spirit and controlling Desire = An Integrated and Balanced Human Life)

   Justice 

(unity of the three virtues above; morality as a whole)

   Democracy 

(rule by the mob; the appetite-driven poor)

   Tyranny 

(rule by one appetite-driven dictator)