num_pages: 496
description: One of the greatest works of philosophy, political theory &amp; literature ever produced, Plato's Republic has shaped Western thought for thousands of years &amp; remains as relevant today as when it was written during the 4th century BCE. Republic begins by posing a central question: "What is justice &amp; why should we be just, especially when the wicked often seem happier &amp; more successful?" For Plato, the answer lies with the ways people, groups &amp; institutions organize &amp; behave. A brilliant inquiry into the problems of constructing the perfect state &amp; the roles education, the arts, family &amp; religion should play in our lives, Republic employs picturesque settings, sharply outlined characters &amp; conversational dialog to drive home the philosopher's often provocative arguments. It's been said that the entire history of Western philosophy consists of nothing more than "a series of footnotes to Plato." Vastly entertaining, occasionally shocking, &amp; always stimulating, Republic continues to enrich &amp; expand the outlook of all who read it.
language: English
title: Republic
titlecomplete: Republic
characters: Polemarchus, Socrates (philosopher), Cleitophon, Adeimantus
genres: Politics, Political Science, Philosophy, Nonfiction, School, Ancient, Literature, Classics, College, History
ratings_count: 198452
series: Plato's Dialogues, Диалози
publisher: Barnes & Noble Classics