In Plato's Republic, the character of Socrates is highly critical of democracy and instead proposes, as an ideal political state, a hierarchal system of three classes: philosopher-kings or guardians who make the decisions, soldiers or "auxiliaries" who protect the society, and producers who create goods and do other work.[1] Despite the title Republic (from Ancient Greek translated through Latin into English), Plato's characters do not propose a republic in the modern English sense of the word.
- ^ "Plato: Political Philosophy". The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy.