ept in a governing system or else it will lead to chaos. But, he also concludes that democracy will eventually lead to tyranny. I think that Plato does give credence to the idea that we as humans are innately good, but as we succumb to the pressures of society, especially when placed in a position of power, most people would act for the good of themselves. Plato recognized the good of man, but also rationalized that the good will of man will not last very long. With logical reason he always resolved that even with his good intentions, man would inevitably succumb to his power. In another excerpt from his book, we see Michael Curtis finding a conclusive foundation for Plato’s philosophies: ”Certainly, Plato was pessimistic in his view of the inevitable, progressive deterioration of government from the starting point of timocracy until the final form of tyranny”(The Great Political Theories: Vol. I). Even though Plato sees the need for political leaders, and recognizes their invaluable function in society, he acknowledges that man indeed becomes pixilated with his power, using it in audacious measures. But, as history proves over and over again, law will continue to evolve with the future of man....
