In Plato Republic, the myth of metals is described as that every citizen born are all brother and sister. However, god has mixed them with different metals. Gold, silver and brass. The gold is for all the rulers, silver is for the assistants/ helpers and the brass is craftsman. He goes on to say that people should be treated as they are born, but if it’s found that someone was to be found to be gold even though born silver or brass then they should be treated as such. This was to be considered a, noble lie. ‘’ A single noble lie that would preferably, persuade even the rulers themselves; but, failing that, the rest of the city.” Plato wants to tell this noble lie because he wants to make sure there is never any controversy over who should …show more content…
it should be that they should have the chance to prove what classification they belong to base on their abilities and qualities they pose. I don’t agree with him wanting to tell this story because in telling this story could damage the rest of the city. Trying to persuade someone of something is not true is not right and can lead to other issues because then the society is built on lies. Plato wants to tell this lie because he feels it would be easier to rule because no one would complain but will treat each other in a better manner because they would like they have the same mother, Plato thinks that myths are just stories people have made up so this story wouldn’t be any different than the rest. This lie would be his way to promote loyalty. Here is the thing if he tells this lie there is always someone that will question it and will seek out the truth. Eventually it will come out that it was a lie, then there would be chaos among the citizens and the