Plato

"Justice or right is simply what is in the interest of the stronger party" (Plato 19). This statement is made by Thraymachus in his argument with Socrates. But what does Thrasymachus mean by the interest of the stronger party? The interest of the stronger is what they feel are the rules and regulations that should be set up for society to follow. Thrasymachus and Socrates dispute over the definition of justice. Thrasymachus's believes that: "justice has …

…because it is the law and just. Therefore, people who do not pay the taxes are considered unjust, and looked upon as wrongdoers, and they can be punished for not following these laws. The stronger party has a lot of power. The laws they make may not always technically be just. The stronger party is in control; and the citizens of society must follow the rules they set and consider them just to avoid punishment.