Book Title: Republic

Author: Plato

Book Description: Republic (circa 375 BC) is a Socratic dialogue by Plato. The text explores topics like justice, the order and character of the just city-state, and the just man. It is one of the most influential works of philosophy and political theory—both intellectually and historically—in the world, thus marking it as Plato's best-known work.

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Republic (circa 375 BC) is a Socratic dialogue by Plato. The text explores topics like justice, the order and character of the just city-state, and the just man. It is one of the most influential works of philosophy and political theory—both intellectually and historically—in the world, thus marking it as Plato’s best-known work.

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Plato

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Social and political philosophy

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Title
Republic
Author
Plato
Translator
Benjamin Jowett
License

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This work (Republic by Plato) is free of known copyright restrictions.

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Primary Subject
Social and political philosophy
Publisher
Ryerson University
Publication Date
February 15, 2022