Question

select all that apply
why does plato believe the guardians should \live with spartan simplicity\?
credit: plato. the republic of plato. translated by francis macdonald cornford. oxford: the clarendon press, 1918.
□ it ensures the guardians will act in the best interest of their people.
□ it provides more money for the state to take good care of its citizens.
□ it prevents the guardians from becoming tyrants and abusing their power.
□ it enables the guardians to make the most of their natural gifts.

Explanation:

Plato believed that Spartan - like simplicity for Guardians would prevent corruption and self - serving behavior. It would keep them focused on the common good, ensuring they act in the best interest of the people, prevent them from becoming tyrants, and free up resources for the state to care for citizens. Making the most of natural gifts isn't the main reason for Spartan simplicity in this context.

Answer:

It ensures the Guardians will act in the best interest of their people.
It provides more money for the state to take good care of its citizens.
It prevents the Guardians from becoming tyrants and abusing their power.