Plato's Republic

It is suggested that the best of the kings are the best philosiphers, warriors, and that they sustain the vaule of their ethics. The ruler should also focus on virture and aspiration, as this is was the foundation for this greek culture. Their idea of the perfect government is a very Sparatan-like one. Their focus is to ensure power for the ruler. The role of the people is to be warriors. Occupations such as farming and other forms of manual labor will not be compensated for. Their idea of an equal economy amongst the people is presented. Their obligation is to be a fit, strong warrior. Escentially, the people will be fighting for money and the desire to be wealthy will be their life goal. This is because whoever has the most money will be the most powerful and can rule over poorer people. The people who do not have power or money succomb to being what they considerd evil. Socrates entitles these people"drones." 

Eventually the oligarchy dissolves into a democracy because their are few rich people left and the country is in poverty and the "drones" rebel against the rich and they are killed. Now the power is determined by the property you obtain. The freedom of speech is given to everyone, founding the idea of democracy. The democratic man succombs to his "unnecesary desires" but in the end appreciates all the luxorious things money can buy. The idea that we are persuaded by wrong and selfish desires founded our form of government. We live and work for money and power as oppose to trying to stabalize peace and harmony as well as equality.