The Ideal Policies
The state's rulers should advance the Ideal Policies, such as those for food, music, and literature, that are based on the true nature of things. Here Socrates introduces Guardians
Chapter 1
Moral Literature →

Chapter 2
Proper Music →

Chapter 3
Proper Food and Medicine →

Chapter 4
Lawmakers and Lawyers Must Be Virtuous →

Chapter 4b
The Four Classes: Gold, Silver, Brass, Iron →

Chapter 5
The Rules for Guardians →