When Socrates is asked to defend justice on its own, but not for the reputation that it brings, he suggests that justice should be found in the city before starting to use the analogy of finding it in an individual. He then uses an example of a just city that aims at satisfying the basic human wants. Some citizens enter into political welfare as no one is independent. Nevertheless, …show more content…
Moreover, leaders will be interested in wealth rather than respect. It will lead to injustice, as the poor will be left with nothing to depend on leading to high crime rates. The appetitive part of the leaders will dominate their soul as they amass wealth regardless of their impacts on the poor. It may anger the oppressed and make them revolt against their oppressors. Furthermore, tyranny may arise from democracy, as people desire for freedom to do what they feel is right. It can lead to high levels of insecurity forcing the tyrant to employ mercenaries to provide security. The situation would lead to unfavorable living conditions of the citizens more so the poor who may not have the privilege of hiring guards. It will be unjust to have the poor subjected to hardships while the leaders have comfortable