The Republic

Written by Plato

Narrated by Samet Burke

The Republic is a Socratic dialogue by Plato, written in approximately 380 BC. It is one of the most influential works of philosophy and political theory, and Plato's best known work.

In Plato's fictional dialogues the characters of Socrates as well as various Athenians and foreigners discuss the meaning of justice and examine whether the just man is happier than the unjust man by imagining a society ruled by philosopher-kings and the guardians.

The dialogue also discusses the role of the philosopher, Plato's Theory of Forms, the place of poetry, and the immortality of the soul.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Author's Republic
• Release date: Dec 3, 2018
• ISBN: 9781982733247

Plato

Plato (aprox. 424-327 BC), a student of Socrates and the teacher of Aristotle, is commonly regarded as the centermost figure of Western philosophy. During the Classical period of Ancient Greece he was based in Athens where he founded his Academy and created the Platonist school of thought. His works are among the most influential in Western history, commanding interest and challenging readers of every era and background since they were composed.

Reviews for The Republic

[Omar Zoubi · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I read this book back in college, it was one of the books that got me very interested in human philosophy around justice and injustice. I wanted to read it again because of how intense things have been in the world and how the moral code of humanity shifts with it.