Question

Plato's Republic was written by the Greek philosopher in the 380s BCE. In it, he outlines what he considered to be the four most important virtues that should be a part of any government: wisdom, courage, moderation, and justice.
What role did Plato's Republic play in Georgia history?
A) They are the foundation of the state motto.
B) They are required to be a part of all laws.
C) They are contained in the Preamble to the state constitution.
D) They are part of the oath of citizenship all Georgians must take.

Answer 1

Answer:

a

Explanation:

Answer 2

A. They are the foundation of the state motto.

The State of Georgia has never officially adopted a state motto, but the state seal, adopted in 1799, features a banner with three words on it, which have served as the de facto state motto:  "Wisdom, Justice, Moderation."  


Book 4 of Plato's Republic lists four key virtues of a good government:  wisdom, courage, moderation, and justice.  In the state seal of Georgia, there is also depicted a soldier with a drawn sword -- which could be taken as a depiction of courage.  If so, all four of Plato's primary virtues of government can be seen as included in the Georgia seal.  But most certainly, "Wisdom, Justice, Moderation" -- taken as the Georgia state motto -- come from the philosophical principles of Plato.