The Republic

Plato

Oct 2014 · Open Road Media

About this ebook

Plato’s most famous work and the bedrock of Western philosophy

Written in the form of a Socratic dialogue, The Republic is an investigation into the nature of an ideal society. In this far-reaching and profoundly influential treatise, Plato explores the concept of justice, the connection between politics and psychology, the difference between words and what they represent, and the roles of art and education, among many other topics. A towering achievement of philosophical insight, The Republic is as relevant to readers today as it was to the citizens of ancient Athens.
 
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Ratings and reviews

I read the analysis, and watched several YouTube lectures from Yale on the book before taking it on. This all helped to make it both manageable and enjoyable. I don't understand all of the arguments, especially in chapters 9&10, and some of the mathematical arguments are totally incomprehensible. But otherwise it is not difficult to read and follow. It's a book that I'll have to read again.

I just started reading this book. I liked the Plato Apologies, and have high hopes for this book. Lest we forget, this book laid the foundations upon which our (United States) nation was based. For that reason alone I give it 5 stars.

The original text is translated well and reads relatively easily, however the intro is unnecessarily long and very hard to read.

About the author

Plato (428−348 BCE) was a philosopher and mathematician in ancient Greece. A student of Socrates and a teacher of Aristotle, his Academy was one of the first institutions of higher learning in the Western world. He is widely regarded as the father of modern philosophy.