The Republic

Length: 11 hrs 28 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Plato

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The Republic is a Socratic dialogue by Plato, written around 375 BCE, that explores the concepts of justice, the ideal city-state, and the nature of the just person. Through discussions with various Athenians and foreigners, Socrates examines the relationship between justice and happiness, critiques existing political regimes, and envisions Kallipolis, a utopian society led by a philosopher-king. Key themes include aging, love, the theory of forms, and the roles of philosophers and poetry in society, all set against the backdrop of the Peloponnesian War.

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