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The Republic Paperback – November 17, 2016

by Plato (Author)

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The Republic is a Socratic dialogue, written by Plato around 380 BC, concerning the definition of justice, the order and character of the just city-state and the just man—for this reason, ancient readers used the name On Justice as an alternative title (not to be confused with the spurious dialogue also titled On Justice). The dramatic date of the dialogue has been much debated and though it might have taken place some time during the Peloponnesian War, "there would be jarring anachronisms if any of the candidate specific dates between 432 and 404 were assigned". It is Plato's best-known work, and has proven to be one of the world's most influential works of philosophy and political theory, both intellectually and historically. In it, Socrates along with various Athenians and foreigners discuss the meaning of justice and examine whether or not the just man is happier than the unjust man by considering a series of different cities coming into existence "in speech", culminating in a city called Kallipolis, which is ruled by philosopher-kings; and by examining the nature of existing regimes. The participants also discuss the theory of forms, the immortality of the soul, and the roles of the philosopher and of poetry in society.Each RADLEY CLASSIC is a meticulously restored, luxurious and faithful reproduction of a classic book; produced with elegant text layout, clarity of presentation, and stylistic features that make reading a true pleasure. Special attention is given to legible fonts and adequate letter sizing, correct line length for readability, generous margins and triple lead (lavish line separation); plus we do not allow any mistakes/changes to creep into the original author’s words. Visit RADLEY BOOKS at www.radleybooks.com to see more classic book titles in this series.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (November 17, 2016)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 502 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 154047397X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1540473974
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1060L
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.46 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.14 x 9 inches

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buffcanuck83

An insightful delight

Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2024

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I would highly recommend that everyone read Plato’s Republic to gain more comprehensive understanding of western society and how various form of government are constructed; as well as expanding one’s understanding of philosophy.

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Dan Capers

Incredible !

Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2024

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A Must Read !

Amazing the amount of wisdom and insight contained in this discussion, Plato was of course a Genius.

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Jeff Marzano

Similar To The Bible In Some Ways

Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2006

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I'm not too knowledgeable about philosophy so it took me some time to figure out exactly what Plato was trying to say here.

He talks a lot about how a true philosopher possesses a great truth, a truth which is not well understood or accepted by many people and entire societies. The true philosopher lives and acts based on these universal truths which are unchanging, universal laws.

But what is this great knowledge ?

I really didn't understand his point until the final pages, really the very last page.

That's where he talks about how everyone chooses their 'geniuses' (guides) before they are born.

Some are blinded by greed and lust so they choose to become tyrants in this life.

Others choose more wisely such as the great adventurer Odysseus who, disillusioned with adventure, chose a simple life.

So the point is the people who should be running society are those who have chosen wisely before they were born based on the great truths (justice, moderation, etc..)

Then the sisters of fate weave everyone's choices together:

"Mortal souls, behold a new cycle of life and mortality. Your genius will not be allotted to you, but you will choose your genius; and let him who draws the first lot have the first choice, and the life which he chooses shall be his destiny. Virtue is free, and as a man honors or dishonors her he will have more or less of her; the responsibility is with the chooser - God is justified."

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Steve De Pangher

Jowett's version much better than I expected

Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2023

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I teach the Republic to High School students and have been using the translation by Griffith (Cambridge) for many years. For reasons I don't recall, I have thought Jowett's translation unreliable and so have avoided it. On a lark, I decided to reread The Republic in Jowett's translation and found it fantastic. I am not qualified to judge its accuracy of translation, as I only know the smallest amount of Greek. But, even though I have read this marvelous dialog many times, I felt that I was understanding some of the content in ways I had not previously experienced. I will continue to teach from Griffith, as its scholarly reputation is solid, but I will not be shy of reading Jowett's version in the future - neither his version of The Republic or other of Plato's dialogs.

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Clif

Constantine who was only the Emperor of the East of the Roman Empire and the west had fallen Burn the great library of Alexandri

Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2017

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There are no lables for truth. However, the civilization we live in try to tell us that man's civilization is only 6 thousand yrs old & man 10 thousand. Da, not so! This is why they have gnosticism. Because how if man is only six thousand years old, do they have Solon Hermes, Pythagoras, Socraest, Plato, Aristoles, Hippocratics the physcian, just came out knowing all and more than the Doctors of the eary 20th centry. When it comes to Greek Myyhology shows the mistakes in history. After the Dark age know one knew how to read unless they where Royal bloodlines and yet not even, Constantine who was only the Emperor of the East of the Roman Empire and the west had fallen Burn the great library of Alexandria that was made to collect lost knowledge After the Myology of man & war of the Gods. It was a place that was a city of study we will never have such truth,! When Julis Ceaser burnd it and said how could one man conquer the world by 32 years and in the year 48 BC means that he must have at least been in his 50s which was old then. He said the only way to conquer the world was through igorence. Strip them of their knowledge and the truth of man. The 3rd Century Ad to push ignorence & muder those.Created by PtolemyI Soter who was a Macedonian General under Alexander THE GREAT! most Books were kept inPapyrus scrolls Unknowing how many books were taken out at a time 40,000 to 4000.000, at its height!Being burned down from the bloodlines that still rule the world today but mixed with the once Celts meaning the cent land. Name changed after general Germanius as lands to conquer! This burn threw the world into ignorence except the Romans & Hellenistic, = the Semetic taht went to the Creed of Nicien Council of Nicea 325 almost the same time as the Burning that lost all oneness of man. Constantine odered all priest of all belifes to rewrite the history of man, the book of Enoch was of part of Genesis, it spoke of man being very advanced and the war of man and the Gods. ????? Then they murdered all the advanced people and knowledge like Nikola Tesla had to be past down by word of mouth. I love Greek "Mythology, it should becalled lost facts. Pomei was a myth so was troy, now facts. thank the Greeks for holding this great knowledge, Egyptians are just like the rest even though Thoth who is Hermes tought them

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Djalma M. Argollo

Um clássico

Reviewed in Brazil on January 15, 2024

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Necessário para uma ampliação de conceitos e cultura

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Richard Reid

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Reviewed in Canada on March 28, 2024

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Excellent read ...

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John C Scalia,Sr.

Required reading for the thinking person

Reviewed in Germany on February 4, 2023

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There’s a reason the Socratic method is used for teaching in American law schools. It fosters rational analysis. Of course, it doesn’t always take. Lol