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Greek philosopher · c. 428–348 BC
Plato Political views on the 12 axes
In The Republic, imagined a city ruled by philosopher-kings, where guardians share property and education shapes every citizen.
Read more on WikipediaWhere Plato stands
Our estimate from their writing and record. Axes they took no clear view on are left out.
Structure
Federal20%Centralized80%Unitary
Centralized
Representation
Democratic10%Oligarchy90%Autocratic
Oligarchy
Power
Security95%Totalitarian5%Freedom
Totalitarian
Military
Militarist60%Neutral40%Pacifist
Neutral
Economy
Equality80%Socialist20%Markets
Socialist
Control
Planned90%Interventionism10%Laissez-Faire
Interventionism
Religion
Secular40%Moderate60%Religious
Moderate
Culture
Progressive40%Moderate60%Traditional
Moderate
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