Equality In The Caste System In Plato's Kallipolis

above or below them then they must relinquish control of this child and put it into its proper place in society. In this society, freedom to pick your own job, your way of life and your status in this life is nearly impossible as everything is chosen for you by people that are supposedly more enlightened than you. The only equality that exists for someone in this society is the fact that you are guaranteed a spot in the caste system into which you were unknowingly born into. Men may only procreate when the time is right according to the established law. (461a) If a man attempts reproduction outside of these times, then he will be punished accordingly. Also, if a man and women marry outside the law then they can also be punished. (461) Children
When the people have no freedom to pick their spouses, careers and are thrown into a caste system, there is no true freewill. The basis of this society is in the animalistic nature for a community to form based on the idea that humans are not completely self-sufficient and must rely on one another. From here, the idea spreads into a class system leading to a hierarchy with the Philosopher King generously giving his advice for the benefit of the many. This community sacrifices personal freedom and equality so that the many may live in peace without fear or
The society is ruled by thought before body and each common man will strive for the success for the commonwealth by contributing his labor. If a neighboring city needs food then they may take from another city what they need. Everything is freely given and taken between each other and there is no currency. They maintain an idea that they do not own the land but are merely tenants to serve it. This one for all and all for all mentality leads to everyone