Plato thinks that one of the main weaknesses of democracy is that _____

A. it is too rational and fails to appreciate emotions
B. it does not recognize the superiority of people who, like Plato, were descended from royalty
C. emotion and ignorance often come out ahead of reason and knowledge
D. it is too philosophical to be practical


Answer: C

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