Question #d9bc3
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Dec 27, 2017
Because it weakens the benevolent strength of community and is more likely to allow evil behavior. He was also more concerned with the "soul" aspects of life than the physical ones.
Explanation:
Plato was talking about "pure" democracy - everyone has an equal "voice" and responsibility in government. That is not too far from anarchy in practice, as resolution of conflicts are very difficult in that form. The other manifestation is "mob rule" - and if in a "bad" direction, there is no stopping it.
"a democracy that commits wrongdoing pollutes the souls of everyone who partakes in the political process"
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