The role of love in Kallipolis.

One of the main reasons Plato wrote the Republic was to critique Athenian society for its decadence and
disregard of truth and moral virtue. Their democracy voted (by a narrow margin) to condemn Socrates to

death, remember?
Prompt: Interpret the role of love in Kallipolis.
Address the following in your analysis:
Identify: To what extent is love governed by the Guardians of the Republic? Give examples.
Analyze: How does this protect “justice” in Kallipolis?
Hint: Book IV has Plato’s definition of justice
Hint: Think back to Book I when they talk about familial piety (honoring the family over the city)
Interpret: What do you think Plato would say is the point of love? What’s the goal?
Cite at least 2 quotes from the reading to help support your interpretation
Cite the line numbers–for example (388d)

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