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The Republic

By PlatoNarrated by Liam Johnson
Length11h 30m

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"The Republic" is a philosophical work written by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato around 380 BCE. The book is written in the form of a dialogue between Socrates and several other characters, in which they discuss various aspects of justice, the ideal society, and the nature of knowledge. In the book, Socrates argues that justice is essential for a well-functioning society and that the just individual is the happiest. He also discusses the different forms of government and argues that the ideal society should be ruled by philosopher-kings who have a deep understanding of truth and justice. The book is divided into ten books, each of which covers a different topic. In Book I, Socrates and his companions discuss the nature of justice, while in Book II, they consider the idea of a just society. In Books III-V, they discuss the education and training of the guardians who would rule the ideal society, while in Books VI-VII, they explore the nature of knowledge and the forms of reality. Books VIII-IX deal with the decline of the ideal society, and in Book X, Socrates discusses the nature of the afterlife and the immortality of the soul. Overall, "The Republic" is a complex and nuanced work that continues to be studied and debated by philosophers, political scientists, and scholars to this day. It has had a profound influence on Western thought, particularly in the areas of ethics, politics, and epistemology.

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GenrePhilosophy
Length11 hrs 30 mins
Narrated byLiam Johnson
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateApr 5, 2024
LanguageEnglish
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