LIVE: Greek labor unions hold May Day rallies | REUTERS [ " Democracy " began in ancient Greece more than 2000 years ago ]

No surprise that the greatest philosopher of ancient Greece flirted wit the IDEA of " communism ". AI Overview Learn more [ " Plato's philosophy, particularly in "The Republic," can be understood as a precursor to communism in a few key ways: (1) Communal Living: Plato advocated for a society where the ruling class (Guardians) would live communally, sharing property and resources, rejecting private ownership to avoid corruption and promote the common good. (2) Common Children: He proposed that children born to these Guardians would also be considered common property, raised together to ensure impartiality and prevent familial attachments that could hinder their duties as rulers. (3) Social Harmony: Plato believed that a just society, free from the inequalities and conflicts caused by private property and familial biases, would naturally lead to social harmony and the common good, a goal that aligns with communist ideals of a classless society. " ]