Plato's communism is a supplement machinery to give effect to and reinforce that spirit which education is to create. Discuss

The purpose of Plato is to make an ideal state. The root cause of problems in his state Athens was corruption. Plato believes is that idea is the ultimate reality. The idea is the purest form of anything. And only a man of reason has an Idea of an ideal state. According to Socrates, knowledge is true knowledge if it teaches virtues of philosophy and not the knowledge of money and power. Plato was the greatest disciple of Socrates, inspired by him Plato give his theory of education. Plato believes that education is the only tool to find the aptitude of the person. A person in which reason dominates over courage and appetite will become a member of the ruling class. The wise man among the members of the ruling class will become his philosopher king. A man of reason, a man of just soul and a symbol of sacrifice. According to Plato, it would be foolish to question the authority or limit the power of philosopher king. His wisdom cannot be questioned by the common people. Knowledge of a man is more important than the knowledge of a book.

Plato also gives his theory of communism which is basically supplemented machinery to remove every possibility of distraction by Philosopher king from his duty/obligation toward the state. Plato believes that property and family have the essence of self which can bring nepotism and corruption in the ruling class. To tackle such desires of the ruling class Plato take away these affairs from the personal sphere to the state's responsibility only in the ruling class. Private property is evil for society, cause conflicts. Philosopher king with his wisdom and above additional safeguards will bring true happiness in the life of citizens and Athens will become an ideal state.