Plato
The Republic
Paperback
(CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform Aug. 3, 2016)
The Republic is often ranked as the greatest of Plato’s writings. This philosophical work authored by Plato around 380BC contemplates the elements of an ideal state. It is presented in the form of a dialogue between Socrates and three different interlocutors. In the dialogue, Socrates questions his students and fellow citizens, The Republic concerns itself chiefly with the question, "What is justice?" as well as Plato's theory of ideas and his conception of the philosopher's role in society. Other questions are raised such as, what is goodness? What is reality? What is knowledge? The Republic also addresses the purpose of education and the role of both women and men as guardians of the people. With a remarkable use of allegory, Plato arrives at a depiction of a state bound by harmony and ruled by philosopher kings. This classic is translated by Benjamin Jowett, British Academic and theologian. His translation of the Republic, on which he had worked for 30 years, was published posthumously in 1894.
- ISBN
- 1536866873 / 9781536866872
- Pages
- 244
- Weight
- 17.76 oz.
- Dimensions
- 6.69 x 0.55 in.
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