Republic Hero Classics Plato
Republic Hero Classics Plato Part of the Hero Classics series "I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing."The Republic, a pioneering work of political…
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Republic Hero Classics Plato
Part of the Hero Classics series "I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing."The Republic, a pioneering work of political philosophy, is a dialogue that does not feature Plato directly as at the heart is Socrates - his teacher. Should men and women have equal rights? Even though the conversations between Socrates and Athenians as well as foreigners take place thousands of years ago, the questions Plato addresses in the volume are far from archaic.
Is it ever acceptable to lie, especially if it is a so-called 'noble lie'? Should rulers be responsible for the well-being of their citizens and the healthcare system in general? And of course, how far can we stretch social mobility?
Although many of Plato's ideas are utopian and will be regarded as immensely positive aspirations by contemporary society, some