# Plato — The Social Contract character guide

> Plato in The Social Contract by Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Plato

**First appearance:** 0021-vii-the-legislator

## Who they are

Greek philosopher mentioned in context of the Republic and ideal state.

## In the story

### [The Legislator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_social_contract_se/chapters/vii-the-legislator)

Referenced for defining the civil or kingly man in the dialogue Politicus.

### [The People](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_social_contract_se/chapters/viii-the-people)

Cited as refusing to legislate for the Arcadians and Cyrenaeans due to their wealth and inability to accept equality.

### [Monarchy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_social_contract_se/chapters/vi-monarchy)

Mentioned regarding the rarity of the 'king by nature.'

### [Deputies or Representatives](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_social_contract_se/chapters/xv-deputies-or-representatives)

Implied in the discussion of the ideal state and the role of citizens.

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