Socrates did not explicitly use the term “noble lie” in his writings, but the concept is attributed to him in plato’s dialogues. In the Republic, Socrates discusses the idea of a “myth of the metals” or a “noble lie” as a means to promote social stability and maintain a well-ordered society. According to socrates, the “ noble lie” is a fictional story or myth that is deliberately created and propagated by the ruling class to persuade the citizens to accept and uphold a particular social order. The myth is “ noble” because it is intended to serve the greater good, even if it requires a little deception. In the case of the “myth of the metals,” the lie holds that each person is born with a certain metal in their soul that determines their natural abilities and place in society. This idea is used to justify a rigid caste system in which the ruling class is made up of those with the “gold” metal in their souls, while the working class has the “bronze” or “iron” metals
