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| The Republic by Plato |
| Description One of the greatest works of philosophy, political theory, and literature ever produced, Plato�s Republic has shaped Western thought for thousands of years, and remains as relevant today as when it was written during the fourth century B.C. The Republic begins by posing a central question: "What is justice, and why should we be just, especially when the wicked often seem happier and more successful?" For Plato, the answer lies with the ways people, groups, and institutions organize and behave. A brilliant inquiry into the problems of constructing the perfect state, and the roles education, the arts, family, and religion should play in our lives, The Republic employs picturesque settings, sharply outlined characters, and conversational dialogue to drive home the philosopher�s often provocative arguments. The original title of the work is the Greek word politeia. "The Republic", which is the traditional English translation of the title, is somewhat of a misnomer, taken from Cicero's latin; a more accurate English title would be "The Regime." |