The Republic by Plato
"The Republic" is a philosophical text that explores the concepts of justice, order, and character within the context of a just city-state and a just individual. It presents the idea of a utopian society ruled by philosopher-kings, who are the most wise and just. The dialogue also delves into theories of education, the nature of reality, and the role of the philosopher in society. It is a fundamental work in Western philosophy and political theory.
The 154th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 380
- Nationality
- Greek
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300-500
- Words
- 118,000
- Original Language
- Ancient Greek
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