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Plato’s The Republic is a major contributor to Western philosophy. Through a narrative by Socrates, Plato explores some central questions it seeks to answer which include: What is justice? What is the nature of the soul? What constitutes an ideal state? How does education contribute to virtue? Is democracy a just form of government? What is the relationship between art and morality? How should gender roles be defined in society? The Republic by Plato is ancient Greek Philosophical literature, originating around 375 BC in Ancient Greece. This edition was originally translated into English in 1871 by Benjamin Jowett in United Kingdom. It contains an introduction and analysis as well as the translation of all 10 books. Brief glimpse “I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing.” Synopsis Plato's "The Republic" is an influential philosophical dialogue in which Socrates debates the nature of morality, justice, and the ideal state with a variety of figures. The narrative follows with Socrates' ideal of a just city-state ruled by philosopher-kings—people who are wise and have a profound understanding of the Forms. The debate delves into the idea of the tripartite division of the soul, the contentious proposition of communal education and living, and the allegory of the cave that illustrates the path from ignorance to enlightenment. Plato presents his vision of a society in which people live in harmony based on their natural abilities while criticising the systems of administration that are now in place. "The Republic" is still a fascinating study of ethics, political philosophy, and the strive for a common good. A fantastic reprint At Treasured Libraries, we go above and beyond to preserve the original text of this book to the highest standard. The texts in this edition remain as written by the original translator’s publication in 1871. This Ancient