Read the excerpt from The Republic by Plato. And so at last instead of loving contention and glory, men become lovers of trade and money; they honour and look up to the rich man, and make a ruler of him, and dishonour the poor man. They do so. They next proceed to make a law which fixes a sum of money as the qualification of citizenship; the sum is higher in one place and lower in another.as the oligarchy is more or less exclusive; and they allow no one whose property falls below the amount fixed to have any share in the government. These changes in the constitution they effect by force of arms,if intimidation has not already done their work. Read the excerpt from Utopia by Sir Thomas More. Even the Syphogrants , though excused by the law, Mark this and return How do Plato and More discuss ruling class differently? Plato draws on their inherent elaborates on their commitme Plato exposes their harm to go More describes how they will a Plato praises their extreme loy writes that they should connect Plato tries to remedy the social provides a plan for their governin

The excerpts from "The Republic" by Plato and "Utopia" by Sir Thomas More both explore themes related to governance, societal values, and the distribution of power.<br /><br />In "The Republic," Plato discusses a shift in societal values where people begin to prioritize wealth and trade over virtues like honor and glory. This leads to an oligarchic system where wealth becomes the primary qualification for citizenship and participation in government. The rich are elevated to positions of power, while the poor are marginalized. This change is often enforced through intimidation or force.<br /><br />In contrast, "Utopia" by Sir Thomas More presents a different perspective on governance. Although the excerpt provided is brief, More's work generally describes an ideal society where laws and social structures aim to promote equality and the common good. In Utopia, leaders (Syphogrants) are chosen based on merit and wisdom rather than wealth, and they are expected to serve the community selflessly.<br /><br />Both texts critique existing societal structures and propose alternative visions for how societies might be organized. Plato warns against the dangers of valuing wealth above all else, while More imagines a society where communal welfare takes precedence over individual gain. These works encourage readers to reflect on the values that underpin their own societies and consider how those values shape governance and social order.