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Annotated Content This edition has been annotated with the following unique content. Historical Context Detailed 19th Century Analysis (the year in which the original text was translated) Plato's The Republic, as translated by Benjamin Jowett, reveals an intellectual masterpiece. This ground-breaking book, written in conversation form circa 380 BCE, explores justice, government, and the ideal state in great detail. By examining the form of a perfect society and dissecting the essence of justice via the dialogues of Socrates and his friends, Plato’s search for truth and wisdom offers a visionary framework that combines politics, philosophy, and morality. Jowett's translation brings to life the ageless wisdom of Plato. Sneak Peek “What about someone who believes in beautiful things but doesn’t believe in the beautiful itself and isn’t able to follow anyone who could lead him to the knowledge of it? Don’t you think he is living in a dream rather than a wakened state? Isn’t this dreaming: whether asleep or awake, to think that a likeness is not a likeness but rather the thing itself that it is like?” Synopsis The Republic, as translated by Benjamin Jowett, dives into the philosophical investigation headed by Socrates as he converses with diverse figures, such as Glaucon and Adeimantus. The work is organized around a discourse on justice and Plato’s vision of utopia, exploring the essence of the person, the tenets of government, and the dynamics of the human spirit. The Republic explores the complex interrelationship between ethics, politics, and human nature via its stimulating conversations, making a lasting contribution to the fields of philosophy and political theory. A stunning reprint At Tale Teller House we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged f