POL200Y5 Study Guide - Final Guide: Philosopher King, Timocracy, Noble Lie
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Authority of rulers and freedom of subjects. To what extent is hobbes arguing for control of society, political and social lives, private lives and community. You have to relate to the bigger picture. the author"s view on democracy/popular government can be discussed (recommendation) An ideal society consists of three main classes of people producers (craftsmen, farmers, artisans, etc. ), auxiliaries (warriors), and guardians (rulers); a society is just when relations between these three classes are right. Each group must perform its appropriate function, and only that function, and each must be in the right position of power in relation to the others. Rulers must rule, auxiliaries must uphold rulers" convictions, and producers must limit themselves to exercising whatever skills nature granted them (farming, blacksmithing, painting, etc. ) Justice is a principle of specialization: a principle that requires that each person fulfill the societal role to which nature fitted him and not interfere in any other business.
