The Republic (Cuppa Classics) by Plato | The Browser | ISBN: 9789349042155
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The Republic by Plato, published by The Browser, is one of the most influential works of philosophy and political thought in Western literature. Written as a philosophical dialogue featuring Socrates, the book explores fundamental questions about justice, morality, education, politics, leadership, knowledge, and the nature of the human soul. Its ideas have influenced generations of philosophers, political thinkers, writers, and scholars.
At the centre of the work is the question of what justice means, both for an individual and for society. Through a series of discussions and arguments, Plato examines how an ideal society might be organised and presents the concept of Kallipolis, a model city governed by philosopher-kings. The work considers the responsibilities of rulers, the importance of education, the relationship between individual character and society, and the qualities required for a just and well-ordered state.
One of the most famous ideas presented in The Republic is the Allegory of the Cave, which explores the difference between appearance and reality and the journey towards knowledge and understanding. Plato also develops the Theory of Forms and examines the different parts of the human soul, connecting philosophical ideas about knowledge and morality with questions about how people should live.
Combining political theory, ethics, philosophy, and metaphysical inquiry, The Republic continues to challenge readers to think critically about power, justice, education, morality, knowledge, and the structures of society. This Cuppa Classics edition is a valuable choice for students and general readers who want to explore one of the foundational texts of Western philosophy. The edition was published in 2025, is available in paperback, and contains 552 pages.
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The Republic by Plato, published by The Browser, is one of the most influential works of philosophy and political thought in Western literature. Written as a philosophical dialogue featuring Socrates, the book explores fundamental questions about justice, morality, education, politics, leadership, knowledge, and the nature of the human soul. Its ideas have influenced generations of philosophers, political thinkers, writers, and scholars.
At the centre of the work is the question of what justice means, both for an individual and for society. Through a series of discussions and arguments, Plato examines how an ideal society might be organised and presents the concept of Kallipolis, a model city governed by philosopher-kings. The work considers the responsibilities of rulers, the importance of education, the relationship between individual character and society, and the qualities required for a just and well-ordered state.
One of the most famous ideas presented in The Republic is the Allegory of the Cave, which explores the difference between appearance and reality and the journey towards knowledge and understanding. Plato also develops the Theory of Forms and examines the different parts of the human soul, connecting philosophical ideas about knowledge and morality with questions about how people should live.
Combining political theory, ethics, philosophy, and metaphysical inquiry, The Republic continues to challenge readers to think critically about power, justice, education, morality, knowledge, and the structures of society. This Cuppa Classics edition is a valuable choice for students and general readers who want to explore one of the foundational texts of Western philosophy. The edition was published in 2025, is available in paperback, and contains 552 pages.
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