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At the end of Book 2, Socrates argues that there cannot be a chaotic or evil God which everyone could use as an ideal. book 2 of The Republic; paper should discuss how, for Plato, knowledge is power

The Republic begins with Socrates attempting to persuade his interlocutors to release him.  Implicit in Socrates’s response is the idea that the meaning of words refers to a truer and/or better way of acting.  Also, it implies that rational persuasion should have the power to compel someone to resist their fleeting, egoistical, and base desires.  Explain how Plato understands the problem of (rational) persuasion and how he develops his philosophy to overcome the problem.  Do you believe he is successful?

You should structure your paper to discuss how, for Plato, knowledge is power.  Here are some possible sections of The Republic that express this point (You may want to use the other dialogues as well to support your analysis)