The Republic

"The Republic" is Plato's discussion of the nature and meanin g of justice and of the ideal state and its ruler. All sub... (more)

"The Republic" is Plato's discussion of the nature and meanin g of justice and of the ideal state and its ruler. All subsequent European thinking about these subjects owes its character, directly or indirectly, to this most famous, and most accessible of the Platonic dialogues. (less)

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Provides in-depth analysis of the literary work The Republic, as well as its importance and critical reception. Includes... (more)

Provides in-depth analysis of the literary work The Republic, as well as its importance and critical reception. Includes a chronology of the life and works of the author. (less)

"What is at stake is far from insignificant: it is how one should live one's life."Plato's The Republic is widely acknow... (more)

"What is at stake is far from insignificant: it is how one should live one's life."Plato's The Republic is widely acknowledged as the cornerstone of Western philosophy. Presented in the form of a dialogue between Socrates and three different interlocutors, it is an inquiry into the notion of a perfect community and the ideal individual within it... (less)