Plato's Republic is his masterpiece, involving politics, education, ethics, philosophy and many other fields. His thought is broad and profound, which almost represents the whole Greek culture. From 20 15 to 1 1, The Republic was rated as the 20 most influential academic books in British Academic Book Week. ?
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Republics are also translated into countries and republics. Like most of Plato's works, it is written in dialogue with Socrates as the protagonist, with a total volume of * * * 10, which is second only to the law and is generally considered as Plato's works in the middle period. This "encyclopedia of philosophy" is not only Plato's generalization and summary of his previous philosophical thoughts, but also the synthesis of various disciplines at that time.
Discuss issues such as philosophy, politics, ethics, education, literature and art. And based on idealism, a systematic ideal national plan was established. The Republic is the most representative work of western political thought tradition, through Socrates' dialogue with others.
Showed a perfect and superior city-state to later generations. Plato divided the country into three classes: the ruling class who received strict philosophical education, the samurai class who defended the country and the civilian class. He despises personal happiness and infinitely emphasizes the whole city-state and his own "justice".