The Republic
by Plato
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About This Book
Presented in the form of a dialogue between Socrates and three different interlocutors, this classic text is an enquiry into the notion of a perfect community and the ideal individual within it. During the conversation, other questions are raised: what is goodness?; what is reality?; and 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 remarkable lucidity and deft use of allegory, Plato arrives at a depiction of a state bound by harmony and ruled by philosopher kings.
15
Chapters
~180 min
Est. Listening Time
English
Language
4.0 ★
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Chapters (15)
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"The Republic" was written by Plato. It is classified as Political Science, Essays, History, Education, Philosophy, Fiction, Classic Literature, Nonfiction.
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