1. An aristocracy, according to Socrates, offers the best regime…

Question Answered step-by-step 1. An aristocracy, according to Socrates, offers the best regime… 1. An aristocracy, according to Socrates, offers the best regime for a city.2. The timocratic ruler knows the perfect path that will result in Socrates’ perfect city. 3. The timocratic regime places honor above all else.4. An oligarchy relies on the poorest in wealth and richest in wisdom to rule the ideal city.5. Socrates believes the oligarchic ruler’s hesitancy to arm the poor likely to leave the city poorly defended.6. The rich, in an oligarchy, have an interest in impoverishing the other citizens.7. Socrates admires the quest for wealth by rulers in any city.8. Democracy is rule by the people.9. Youth play an insignificant role in an oligarchy morphing into a democracy.10. Democracy celebrates freedoms, protects the privacy of its citizens, creates the conditions under which there can be diversity, affirms the political equality of its citizens, and makes the conception of a “good life,” relative.11. The typical citizen’s character in Socrates’ democracy is very stable.12. One of Socrates problems with democracies is that they can lead to tyrannies.13. Socrates believes tyrants arise as demagogues pose as champions of the people and especially of the poor.14. The tyrant comes into power, demands bodyguards and executes those of the rich who hate the poor.15. Socrates describes how tyrants are inclined to instigate war against other cities so their people will need a strong leader.16. The tyrant, as described by Socrates, would surround himself with a large group of devoted friends.   true or false Arts & Humanities Philosophy PHILO 1301 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)