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Socratic Communism

Summary:   Discusses the advantages of Socratic Communism.


Throughout the course of history there have been numerous ideas and designs for the structure of a community. Democracies and dictatorships are two examples of designs for the structure of a community. There are many political structures that are very successful, as well as other political structures that fail due to lack of support or the way the political system is structured. There also exist community structures that only exist theoretically. One type of community structure that is theoretical is Socrates idea of a just society. Socrates' design is referred to as Socratic communism. Socrates' claims that in order for a society to be successful; every aspect of the society must work in harmony with all other parts of the society. Socrates' puts a heavy emphasis on a censored education, the abolishment of family, class divisions.....

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