Plato
The Republic (Everyman's Library classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781857150988
- author:
- Plato
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Everyman
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1992
- Pages:
- 368
- Genre:
- Constitution: government & the state
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Republic by Plato is a foundational work of philosophy that explores the nature of justice, politics, and the ideal society. In this thought-provoking text, Plato raises important questions about the role of art, education, and individual conduct in shaping a just community. Through a series of dialogues between Socrates and other interlocutors, Plato examines the concept of justice and its relationship to the state. He also explores the nature of reality and knowledge, arguing that true understanding can only be achieved through philosophical contemplation. This edition of The Republic presents a rich and complex exploration of fundamental questions about politics, ethics, and human society, making it an essential read for anyone interested in philosophy and its enduring relevance to contemporary debates.