The Republic
Summary
The Republic by Plato is a foundational text of Western philosophy and political theory. In the form of a Socratic dialogue, it explores justice, the order and character of the just city-state, and the just man. The work also discusses the role of the philosopher, the purpose of education, and the nature of various political systems. Plato’s allegory of the cave, found in this text, remains one of the most famous metaphors in philosophy.
Famous Quotes
The greatest wealth is to live content with little. - Plato
The heaviest penalty for declining to rule is to be ruled by someone inferior to yourself. - Plato
Justice means minding your own business and not meddling with other men's concerns. - Plato
Knowledge becomes evil if the aim be not virtuous. - Plato
Chapters
Chapter 1 - INTRODUCTION AND ANALYSIS. →
Chapter 2 - PERSONS OF THE DIALOGUE. →
Chapter 3 - BOOK I. →
Chapter 4 - BOOK II. →
Chapter 5 - BOOK III. →
Chapter 6 - BOOK IV. →
Chapter 7 - BOOK V. →
Chapter 8 - BOOK VI. →
Chapter 9 - BOOK VII. →
Chapter 10 - BOOK VIII. →
Chapter 11 - BOOK IX. →
Chapter 12 - BOOK X. →