Socrates Courage Quote Analysis

• This quotation is extremely important in the story as it helps the group find their definition of justice. This is Socrates’ definition of courage based upon the previous arguments Glaucon, Adeimantus, and Socrates himself had made previously. What we are told to be afraid of and the opposite are preserved through many generations, promoting courage for different people through each one. This quotation is important because it shows exactly how “courage” works. This could be useful for people who work in law or others who seek these definitions similarly. It helps solve the main conflict of the entire story, which means that it has great value to it for that reason alone.
• This quotation explains how very few governments work at their core. However, it would only apply to an ideal government, where the fittest to rule actually do. Many governments do not follow any beliefs similar to this one, as corruption is prevalent is some while others are run by idiotic people who really are not “superior.” This quotation is extremely important because it states exactly how a government should work at its most basic
Since the statement is from a philosopher, it is safe to assume that the second choice is the correct one. This quote is important because it also helps get the definition of justice, but it is not as essential as other arguments given. Nevertheless the quotation has a very deep meaning which is important to understand. I perceive that Socrates is talking about the soul and “crafts.” They can only be good or bad, depending on how they are used, which give them a beautiful or harmful outward appearance. I do not think they are simply talking about one’s physical appearance, as evil-doers can look sympathetic, but their actions betray their looks. For these reasons, this quotation is very important and is why I included it among the other