Why do we strive to be just? To live within the constraints of our laws or for the benefit of our soul?

PLATO'S GIFT. In our society murders, rapes, and other such atrocities are steadily increasing in frequency. We who pride ourselves on our efficient judicial system and competent police force still cannot control and eliminate the undesirable elements of our society. If this problem still exists within a firmly regimented society, perhaps the trouble stems from an internal failure... a failure to have the desire to be truly, and most importantly, internally just. One of the …showed first 75 words of 2013 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2013 total…ealize the benefits of being just. Through Republic, Plato has thoroughly discussed the foundation of a city and in turn discovered justice in a person. He has clearly stated his answer in such a way that it can be applied today in many different situations. His answer is timeless and infinitely valuable to all people. If only we could just see the value in being just and hold the practice of justice above all.