The concept of "good" is evident within The Republic of Plato
             (Bloom,). Socrates demonstrates the concept of innate good through a
             variety of descriptions and actions while also providing guidance to others
             during his trail. This idea of "the good" provides an "end in itself" and
             becomes the fundamental principle we use to orient how we are going to act
             in difficult situations. The Republic of Plato is a dramatic work written
             to present the thoughts and teachings that were representative from the
             life of Socrates. Socrates spent most of his time in speaking to or
             teaching the male youth of Athens. His method of teaching was to ask
             questions and allow the Athenians to reflect by in self-examination and in
             tending to their souls. Socrates looked for the innate good of all people
             and believed that if one searched, they would discover that good would
             prevail over evil. Socrates enjoyed life immensely thus achieving
             popularity among the young because of his ready wit and a keen sense of
             humor that was completely devoid of satire or cynicism.
             When reading the Republic, one obtains an insight to Socrates'
             fundamental nature. For example, he believed that souls have a permanent
             existence and the soul's purpose was to provide way to live and give life,
             justice, temperance, piety, beauty, and such ideas are eternal entities
             that give reality to the human world. Socrates is known to have said, "We
             must now proceed to the further question which we set ourselves, whether
             the just live better and happier lives than the unjust (Nielson, 2002).
             Socrates is the principal speaker in The Republic. He maintains that
             an ideal state would consist of three classes. The philosopher-kings would
             exercise political power in the service of justice and wisdom; the soldiers
             would protect the state as a means of acquiring honor; and the civilian
             population would provide for the material...