Republic
Plato, Malcolm Hillgartner
MP3 CD
(Brilliance Audio, June 19, 2018)
What is justice? In Plato鈥檚 Socratic dialogue, The Republic, the citizens of ancient Greece explore the world鈥檚 most fundamental question.In search of an ideal civilization, Socrates leads Glaucon, Polemarchus, Thrasymachus, and others in debates about various subjects, including justice, truth, class, and art. For without righteousness, tyranny and injustice give rise to oligarchy.The influential dialogues of The Republic helped shape all of Western literature and philosophical thought. It is as much a doctrine of ethics and politics now as it was for the ancient Greeks, and its dilemma remains: how to create a perfect society populated by very imperfect human beings.AmazonClassics brings you timeless works from the masters of storytelling. Ideal for anyone who wants to read a great work for the first time or rediscover an old favorite, these new editions open the door to literature鈥檚 most unforgettable characters and beloved worlds.Revised edition: Previously published as The Republic, this edition of The Republic (AmazonClassics Edition) includes editorial revisions.