The Republic

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Sprache - Englisch

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"The Republic" is a Socratic dialogue, authored by the famed Greek Philosopher Plato around 375 BC, concerning justice, the order and character of the just city-state, and the just man. It is Plato's best-known work, and one of the world's most influential works of philosophy and political theory, both intellectually and historically. In the dialogue, Socrates discusses the meaning of justice and whether the just man is happier than the unjust man with various Athenians and foreigners. They consider the natures of existing regimes and then propose a series of different, hypothetical cities in comparison, culminating in Kallipolis, a utopian city-state ruled by a philosopher-king. They also discuss the theory of forms, the immortality of the soul, and the role of the philosopher and of poetry in society. The dialogue's setting seems to be during the Peloponnesian War.


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Plato (circa 427-347 BCE) stands as an emblematic figure in the landscape of Western philosophy. A student of Socrates and a mentor to Aristotle, Plato's contributions laid foundational stones for Western political theory, metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics. Born into an aristocratic Athenian family, he was expected to pursue a career in politics; however, the execution of Socrates in 399 BCE profoundly affected Plato and steered him toward a life of contemplation and philosophy. Plato established the Academy in Athens, an institution often described as the first Western university, and where he taught until his death.

One of Plato's most renowned works is 'The Republic,' an extensive dialogue contemplating the meaning of justice and examining the constitution of an ideal state. Within this seminal text, Plato introduces his allegory of the cave, which explores the nature of truth and the process of enlightenment. 'The Republic' articulates a philosopher-king concept where a righteous and wise ruler, informed by transcendent insight, is the ideal leader of a just society. Plato's eloquent dialectic style championed exposition through structured conversation, a hallmark of many of his other dialogues, such as 'Phaedo,' 'Symposium,' and 'Timaeus.' Through his literary corpus, Plato's work continues to be a cornerstone of philosophical education and intellectual discourse centuries after his demise.

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Publisher: DigiCat

Genre: Sprache - Englisch

Language: English

Size: 487 Pages

Filesize: 808.4 KB

ISBN: 8596547415473

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