The Republic

Autori

• Platón

Parametri

• 484 pagine
• 17 ore di lettura

• Diritto
• Filosofia
• Saggistica
• Storia
• Tempi antichi

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Focusing on the ideal state, this dialogue delves into education, psychology, ethics, and politics. A central myth illustrates the human condition through the allegory of a cave, where prisoners mistake shadows for reality. Plato emphasizes the transformative power of philosophy, particularly dialectic, as a means to escape this illusion and seek true understanding. This pursuit of wisdom is deemed essential for achieving an ideal society, highlighting the interplay between knowledge and governance.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2009