Key Arguments

• Clarifies class functions by distinguishing ruling from assisting: the youths previously called 'guardians' are subordinated as supporters to rulers
• Reinforces earlier political structure where selection of true rulers precedes and the rest serve as military-political support

Source Quotes

or the others the power, to harm us. The young men whom we before called guardians may be more properly designated auxiliaries and supporters of the principles of the rulers. I agree with you, he said.

Key Concepts

• The young men whom we before called guardians may be more properly designated auxiliaries and supporters of the principles of the rulers.

Context

Opening transition after selecting rulers: Socrates redefines the class nomenclature to align with the finalized hierarchy (rulers vs. auxiliaries).

Perspectives

Plato

Endorses the clarified class taxonomy: the political psychology requires a ruling element guided by reason, with thumotic auxiliaries enforcing its judgments.

Socrates

Emphasizes functional precision: those without ruling knowledge are to assist and defend the lawful principles set by the rulers.