Due Tue 3/20 - Republic Assignment

1. In this first part, what are Socrates’ main argument(s) against the idea that justice is whatever the strong (i.e. the government) says it is?
Socrates’ main arguments against the idea that justice is whatever the strong say are that the exercise of any skill is, as such, disinterested, and that right is for the interest of the strong, so the person’s actions positive way because when they make justice it will suit there own interest.
2. What are Thrasymahcus’ two main points and what are Socrates’ two main points in response?
Thrasymahcus two main points are that political power is the exploitation of a class by another, and that justice is the interest of the stronger party, injustice is the interest and profit of oneself. Socrates’ two main points in response were that each professional skill brings its own peculiar benefit, and that no one really wants to look for other types of authority.
3. In your opinion, does injustice pay? Why or why not? What would Socrates and/or Thrasymachus say in response to your answer.
I think that injustice does not pay off most of the time. Or at least what you do get paid is not enough to help you out or make you happy. And when justice is done since your not a strong person then it pays to the strong and not you. Thrasymahcus will probably agree with me because my idea comes from what he said, ‘Justice is the interest of the stronger party, injustice the interest and profit of oneself.”