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"The Republic of Plato" by Plato is a Socratic dialogue written around 375 BC. In this foundational work of philosophy and political theory, Socrates debates the nature of justice with Athenians and foreigners, asking whether the just person is happier than the unjust. The discussion ranges from definitions of justice to the design of an ideal city-state ruled by philosopher-kings, exploring aging, love, the soul's immortality, and poetry's role in society along the way. ... Read more
About this eBook
| Author | Plato, 428? BCE-348? BCE |
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| Translator | Jowett, Benjamin, 1817-1893 |
| Title | The Republic of Plato |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_(Plato) |
| Credits | Produced by Ed Brandon |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | JC: Political science: Political theory |
| Subject | Justice -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55201 |
| Release Date | Jul 26, 2017 |
| Last Update | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 33315 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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