In Plato's Republic and Aristotle's Politics, we encounter different views on how to create justice and wisdom in a city, as both philosophers try to find the best way to govern that city. Plato and Aristotle attempt to create what they believe is the ideal city that can create happiness among its people. Since Aristotle was a student of Socrates, we can find similarities in their views but at the same time Aristotle presents in his definition of the city what we would call a more modern view of the polis. It is important to start with Socrates' view since, as mentioned before, some of his ideas apparently come from Socrates'. Socrates gives his idea of ​​the city in Book II of the Republic; presents his vision of a “simple city” that represents a city that satisfies only the basic needs of people. In a dialogue with Glaucon Socrates exemplifies a city that covers only food and shelter, arguing that the only thing a person needs to live is what he needs to survive, although, as he mentions, people tend to thinking that "we are not individually ourselves". -sufficient, but they have many needs” (Repubblica 60). Glaucon then states that Socrates' representation of the city is "for pigs" and that a well-structured city goes beyond any natural need. Then, Socrates begins to add to this city by saying that he must beg for control of education. Furthermore, Socrates ultimately states that the people in the city must have control over music and education, which means they must have control over the media and religion. Furthermore, Socrates gives examples of the different roles in society and states that the only thing that creates harmony in the city is for everyone to play their role. To give everyone their “natural role” Socra...... middle of paper .. ....aimed at a common goal. From Aristotle's point of view, he presents a system of laws that also changes when the polis changes. Citizens have the right to participate in the management and administration of the city, its functions are politics and armed combat when necessary. Most people in a modern society might think that Aristotle's city might be more ideal, since we can compare it to the American dream, where everyone can become whatever they want if they get the right education and work hard. Having said that, Socrates might say that it is unrealistic since not everyone can rule in any city even today. It is very important to remember that the issues presented by both philosophers are very present in today's society, although the amount of inequality proposed in both cities may be shocking to us, it is difficult to accept that it exists in today's modern politics..