Socrates addresses the role of Women and the family in the ideal city, advocating for equality between men and women in the guardian class. He proposes communal living for the guardians, abolishing traditional family structures to prevent conflicts of interest. Additionally, he introduces the controversial idea of Philosopher-kings as rulers, arguing that they possess the wisdom necessary to govern justly. Through these proposals, Socrates challenges traditional notions of gender roles and governance, envisioning a society based on merit and philosophical wisdom rather than birth or wealth.
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