THE REPUBLIC by Plato

Plato's The Republic is widely regarded as the cornerstone of Western philosophy.

In this seminal work, presented as a dialogue between Socrates and various interlocutors, Plato explores the concept of an ideal community and the ideal individual within it. The Republic delves into questions of goodness, reality, and knowledge while discussing the purpose of education and the role of both women and men as "guardians" of the state. Plato's depiction of a harmonious state ruled by "philosopher kings" is presented with remarkable clarity and allegory.

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