Question

What role did Plato's Republic play in Georgia history?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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Plato's four cardinal “virtues” are the foundation of the state motto. This can be found both on the state flag and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia flag.

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