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About the book
Presented in the form of a dialogue between Socrates and three different interlocutors, this classic text is an enquiry into the notion of a perfect community and the ideal individual within it. During the conversation, other questions are raised: what is goodness?; what is reality?; and what is knowledge? The Republic also addresses the purpose of education and the role of both women and men as guardians of the people. With remarkable lucidity and deft use of allegory, Plato arrives at a depiction of a state bound by harmony and ruled by philosopher kings.
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Nolan Bushnell on The Republic
“"[One of my ten favorite books] I might think of if I were asked the question at an interview this minute."”
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Maria Popova on The Republic
“"I’m actually gobsmacked that this isn’t required in order to be sworn into office, like the Constitution is required for us American immigrants when it comes time to gain American citizenship."”
Vlad Tenev on The Republic
“"I like the classics such as The Republic by Plato and The Art of War by Sun Tzu."”
