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[from 'The Republic' by Plato, in 23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / a. Virtues ]

Full Idea

A good community has everything which is good, so it necessarily has wisdom, courage, self-discipline and morality.

Gist of Idea

A good community necessarily has wisdom, courage, self-discipline and morality

Source

Plato (The Republic [c.374 BCE], 427e)

Book Reference

Plato: 'Republic', ed/tr. Waterfield,Robin [OUP 1993], p.133