In book six, Socrates and Adeimantus discuss the necessity of philosophers to rule the just city. They decide that a philosopher is has certain traits, like seeking out truth and good. The forms must all be present in order for someone to be considered a philosopher. A person cannot seek only one form of the good. All must be sought equally in order to have true harmony. Not only are these qualities needed to run a just city, but also to have a satisfied soul. In my interpretation of book six, these philosopher kings represent the virtuous guiding qualities in our souls. To obtain justice in our own lives, we must allow the truth-seeking, just traits to control us.
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