The Republic
Book description
The classic translation of the cornerstone work of western philosophy
Plato's Republic is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential works in the history of philosophy. Presented in the form of a dialogue between Socrates and three different interlocutors, it is an inquiry into the notion of a perfect…
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1 author picked The Republic as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
The key to understanding our lives is to enlarge our perspectives, and human behavior hasn’t changed much in 2000 years.
Plato gives several suggestions for maintaining stability in organized society, including guarding against the influence of Sophists, who manipulate language to manipulate their listeners, reminding me of our salesmen today.
Especially valuable is his allegory of the cave, where educators present images to an audience chained in place since early childhood. The glare of the sun awaits anyone who manages to leave the cave, and coming back in won’t be easy, but those who leave and find genuine truth need…
From Beverly's list on seeking to unravel dysfunctional family cycles.
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