Description: What is justice in a city and in a soul? In The Republic of Plato, a classical Greek philosophical dialogue of astonishing range, Socrates tests every answer against the hard realities of power, education, and desire. Its questions still unsettle us. The search leads to the justice and ideal state, to the daring vision of the philosopher king political theory, and to searching reflections on the soul, immortality and virtue that continue to shape ancient Greek philosophy and modern debates alike. Rendered into lucid English by John Llewelyn Davies and David James Vaughan, this Plato Republic classic text unfolds as a dramatic conversation, making rigorous argument feel immediate and alive. As a political philosophy classic edition, it explores law, censorship, art, education, and the responsibilities of rulers, offering a vital counterpoint and Aristotle Politics companion reading for students of political philosophy, philosophy course reading lists, and readers tracing the currents of classical Athens political thought. Equally at home on the bedside table and in a serious Socratic dialogues collection, it rewards first-time readers and seasoned collectors of ancient texts. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.
