PPT Slide
Ancient & Medieval Philosophy -- David L. Rouse
- As the division of labor progresses, there will eventually be a surplus of production--wealth.
- As the wealth of the city increases, its neighbors will become envious, and engage in aggression against it. Thus there will be a need for a guardian class that will protect the citizenry.
- The guardians are to be separated from the artisans, or producing class.