Socrates Definition Of Justice Analysis

In Plato's book “Republic”, Socrates tries to find a definition of justice and why it is beneficial for one to practice. He tries to do so by using soul-state analogy. He assigns duties to three different classes in a state. In this very structured society, he tries to find the macro versions of the four virtues- wisdom, courage, moderation and justice. He argues that by finding the macro version of justice in the society, it would be easier to find it an individual level. When he is successful in finding an analogous tripartite soul at an individual level, he proposes a compelling definition of justice. While this technique greatly simplifies the state and the role that every individual is bound to play, the whole city and the concluding