The Republic by Plato

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Author Plato, 428? BCE-348? BCE
Translator Jowett, Benjamin, 1817-1893
Title The Republic
Note Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Note There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #55201
Credits Sue Asscher and David Widger
Summary "The Republic" by Plato is a philosophical dialogue written in ancient Greece around the 4th century BC. It explores the nature of justice, the ideal state, and the role of individuals within society, primarily through the character of Socrates and his discussions with various Athenian figures, such as Glaucon and Thrasymachus. This foundational work in Western philosophy examines themes that remain relevant today, including ethics, governance, education, and the relationship between truth and societal order. At the start of "The Republic," the scene is set with Socrates returning from a festival when he is drawn into a conversation about justice. Older characters like Cephalus introduce the topic by discussing the advantages of wealth and the aspects of aging, leading to deeper philosophical inquiries about the essence of justice. Socrates engages with his companions, questioning traditional definitions and arguing against beliefs that equate justice with self-interest or societal norms. The opening portion establishes a conversational framework where Socrates employs his dialectical method, demonstrating the complexity of justice and hinting at the construction of an ideal state, thus laying the groundwork for profound philosophical exploration throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class JC: Political science: Political theory
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Classical literature
Subject Political science -- Early works to 1800
Subject Utopias -- Early works to 1800
Subject Justice -- Early works to 1800
Category Text
EBook-No. 1497
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 11, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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