Thrasymachus (from Plato's Republic)

Thrasymachus, a character in Plato’s Republic, argues that might makes right—that power and strength determine what is just. He claims that the true nature of justice for rulers is to serve their own interests, and that those in power set the standards of right and wrong. Essentially, he sees justice as a tool for the strong to dominate others. Socrates challenges this view, prompting a deeper discussion about whether justice is rooted in morality or in the pursuit of power. Thrasymachus's stance raises important questions about the nature of justice and authority.