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Search - The Republic (Dover Thrift Editions)
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Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Paperback, Audio CD (Abridged), Audio Cassette (Abridged)
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Famous philosophical treatise of the fourth century b.c. concerns itself chiefly with the idea of justice, as well as such Platonic theories as that of ideas, the criticism of poetry, and the philosopher’s role. Source of the famous cave myth and prototype for other imaginary commonwealths, including those of Cicero, St. Augustine, and More. Benjamin Jowett translation.
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I have not read this translation, but the overall meaning is the same. Live a just life, and be a just person. That's about it. Excellent book.
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