{"product_id":"plato-the-republic-9781025405261","title":"Plato the Republic","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Charles M. Bakewell\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Political\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Plato the Republic\" stands as one of the most influential works of Western philosophy and political theory. Written in the form of a Socratic dialogue, the text explores the nature of justice, the order and character of the just city-state, and the internal constitution of the just individual. Through a series of profound philosophical inquiries, Socrates and his interlocutors examine the definition of justice and whether the just man is happier than the unjust man.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe work introduces foundational concepts such as the Theory of Forms, the immortality of the soul, and the role of the philosopher-king. Famous allegories, including the Allegory of the Cave and the Ring of Gyges, illustrate complex ideas regarding perception, reality, and morality. This edition, curated with insights by Charles M. Bakewell, provides a comprehensive look at the societal structures, educational systems, and ethical dilemmas that define Plato's vision of a \"kallipolis\" or ideal city. Essential for students of classical thought and political science, \"Plato the Republic\" remains a cornerstone of intellectual history, challenging readers to consider the ideal relationship between the individual and the state.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47887325233303,"sku":"9781025405261","price":2627.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781025405261.webp?v=1781158246","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/plato-the-republic-9781025405261","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}