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The Republic by Plato (c. 380 BC)
The foundational text of Western philosophy. Socrates and his companions debate justice, the ideal state, the nature of the soul, and the famous Allegory of the Cave — where prisoners mistake shadows for reality.
Historical Significance:
Written around 380 BC as a Socratic dialogue, The Republic addresses the most fundamental question of political philosophy: what is justice? Plato's vision of the ideal state — ruled by philosopher-kings, with citizens divi...
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The foundational text of Western philosophy. Socrates and his companions debate justice, the ideal state, the nature of the soul, and the famous Allegory of the Cave — where prisoners mistake shadows for reality.
Historical Significance:
Written around 380 BC as a Socratic dialogue, The Republic addresses the most fundamental question of political philosophy: what is justice? Plato's vision of the ideal state — ruled by philosopher-kings, with citizens divi...
Read free on BoingyBooks: https://boingybooks.com/marketplace/product.php?id=130
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