Explore the depths of Plato’s “The Republic” in this ReelBook edition, crafted for the modern, mobile viewer.
Read by Bob Neufeld, this full audiobook with subtitles delves into Plato’s profound dialogue on justice, governance, and the ideal society.
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In “The Republic,” Plato, through the voice of Socrates, discusses the meaning of justice and examines whether the just man is happier than the unjust man. This work also introduces his vision of a utopian society ruled by philosopher-kings. From the allegory of the cave to the theory of forms, “The Republic” offers insights into political philosophy, ethics, and education.
Timestamps:
00:00 The Republic by Plato
00:08 Book 1
1:17:24 Book 2
2:27:05 Book 3
3:50:33 Book 4
5:03:08 Book 5
6:26:51 Book 6
7:39:24 Book 7
8:48:14 Book 8
9:55:25 Book 9
10:49:55 Book 10
About Plato:
Plato was an Athenian philosopher during the Classical period in Ancient Greece, a student of Socrates and the teacher of Aristotle. Born around 428/427 BC, Plato founded the Academy, one of the earliest known organized schools in Western history. His dialogues have been used to teach a range of subjects, including philosophy, logic, ethics, rhetoric, and mathematics. Plato’s work forms the foundation of Western philosophy and science.
About “The Republic”:
“The Republic” by Plato is a Socratic dialogue that is one of the most influential works in the field of philosophy and political theory. In it, Plato explores the nature of justice and the order and character of the just city-state and the just man. The dialogue covers various topics including the theory of forms, the role of the philosopher in society, and the analogy of the sun. It also presents the famous allegory of the cave, where Plato illustrates his theory of knowledge and the problem of human perception. “The Republic” remains a pivotal work in understanding political thought and the search for justice in society.
Read by Bob Neufeld
Original Audio Recording is from Librivox.Org and in the public domain.
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