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  The Republic (Dover Thrift Editions) (Paperback) By (author) Plato

  

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  Short Description for The RepublicInfluential philosophical treatise of 4th century BC chiefly concerns the idea of justice, plus Platonic theories of ideas, criticism of poetry, philosopher's role. Source of the cave myth. Jowett translation.
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  • Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
  • Published: 01 February 2000
  • Format: Paperback 277 pages
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  • Categories: Literary Essays | Anthologies (non-poetry) | Political Science & Theory | Western Philosophy: Ancient, To C 500 | Social & Political Philosophy
  • ISBN 13: 9780486411217 ISBN 10: 0486411214
  • Sales rank: 2,791

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• Famous philosophical treatise of the 4th century BC concerns itself chiefly with the idea of justice, as well as such Platonic theories as that of ideas, the criticism of poetry, and the philosopher's role. Source of the famous cave myth and prototype for other imaginary commonwealths, including those of Cicero, St. Augustine, and More. Benjamin Jowett translation.