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In Book IX of The Republic, Socrates argues that the just man is happier than the unjust man. Socrates differentiates both the just man and unjust man, through his explanation of the three parts of the soul and individual. By using the three parts of the individual, Socrates makes his argument that the just man is happier than the unjust man. The three parts of an individual are spiritedness, desire, and calculation, all of which essentially represent the three parts of the soul, the spirited, the appetitive, and the rational, respectively. They also correspond to the three parts of a city, which are the axillaries, the craftsmen, and the rulers. A spiritedness person is described as somebody who’s dedicated to pursuit of power, and honor. An eager person is described as somebody who’s dedicated to making a profit. However, a philosophic person is described as one, who loves to learn, yearns to know the truth, and least cares about what the other two persons care most about, such as wealth and honor.
Approximate Word count = 603
Approximate Pages = 2.4
(250 words per page double spaced)
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