The Republic
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Plato’s most famous work and the bedrock of Western
philosophy
Written in the form of a Socratic dialogue, The Republic is an investigation into the nature of an ideal society. In this far-reaching and profoundly influential treatise, Plato explores the concept of justice, the connection between politics and psychology, the difference between words and what they represent, and the roles of art and education, among many other topics. A towering achievement of philosophical insight, The Republic is as relevant to readers today as it was to the citizens of ancient Athens.
This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
Written in the form of a Socratic dialogue, The Republic is an investigation into the nature of an ideal society. In this far-reaching and profoundly influential treatise, Plato explores the concept of justice, the connection between politics and psychology, the difference between words and what they represent, and the roles of art and education, among many other topics. A towering achievement of philosophical insight, The Republic is as relevant to readers today as it was to the citizens of ancient Athens.
This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
“The safest general characterization of the European
philosophical tradition is that it consists of a series of
footnotes to Plato.” —Alfred North Whitehead
Product Details
- Title : The Republic
- Author: Plato
- Publisher: Open Road Media
- Publication Date: 2014
- ISBN: 9781497679320
Plato (428−348 BCE) was a philosopher and mathematician in
ancient Greece. A student of Socrates and a teacher of Aristotle,
his Academy was one of the first institutions of higher learning in
the Western world. He is widely regarded as the father of modern
philosophy.
