The Ideal Policies
The state's rulers should advance the Ideal Policies, such as those for food, music, and literature, that are based on the true nature of things. Here Socrates introduces Guardians
Moral Literature
Chapter 1
Proper Music
Chapter 2
Proper Food and Medicine
Chapter 3
Lawmakers and Lawyers Must Be Virtuous
Chapter 4
The Four Classes: Gold, Silver, Brass, Iron
Chapter 4b
The Rules for Guardians
Chapter 5