According to Plato, who should rule society? Why?

Answer 1

Platos Republic (which can be considered a weak translation of the title at best) believes in three castes of people, the Bronze Caste, the Silver Caste, and the Gold Caste. The Bronze caste had things, but made no decisions, the Silver Caste was essentially the police and the military, and the Gold Caste were the philosophers, who made all the decisions but had no things. I suppose the idea was maximizing everyone's place in society, and making sure you minimize conflicts of interest.

Answer 2

in his book, he writes a dialogue involving his mentor Socrates. Socrates believed that the elements that make up an 'ideal' state, he called this ideal state Kalipolis. according to Plato philosopher beings should be in the ruling class in the 'ideal' state. Philosophers should be rulers because they have knowledge of the truth that others don't have and they only can makes crucial decisions about what is best for the city-state. Philosophers loved wisdom, they seek truth in all things and they can see and understand things clearly which according to Plato most people can't do. Plato thinks that Aristocracy is the ideal type of government, he believes that only the wisest few should lead the rest. A good philosopher will always put the good of the city before himself and he will always do what is best for the city.

Answer 3

According to The Republic the Gold citizens, who through civic duty and election from the Silver citizens are appointed to their position. This is becasue they combine duty to their country state and investment in their country's future with a connection with the majority of the people that elected them and so representive both what is best for the people and the country.