"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 to do with what the rulers of the working class feel is right for them to follow"(16). The rulers of the working class make laws for their citizens to follow. However, Thrasymachus also feel that these laws the stronger party makes are not only made for the benefit of their subjects, but also for the benefit for themselves too. These laws are set up to keep the people of the society in control, but also they help the governors of the ruling party prosper. Since the ruling party consists of the individuals that make the rules, they can make any rules that will help them benefit. An example of the way the stronger party prospers is by raising taxes. The ruling party can raise taxes to help themselves gain wealth, and people must abide by this and pay their taxes 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.
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