The Republic - Plato torrent

Category: Adults, Classic, Literature, Political
Language: English
Keywords: Philosophy; Classics
Written by Plato
Read by Doug McLeod
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 32 Kbps
Unabridged

The Republic by Plato is one of the most influential works of philosophy in Western history, written c.380 BCE. The Republic, argues for social justice by subjecting the individual to complete state control. The Republic also includes Plato’s famous allegory of the cave.

Books I–V: the eutopia portraying the ideal community and the education of the Guardians; Books VI–VII: define philosopher”, the ideal rulers of such a community; Books VIII–X: discuss the pros & cons of various forms of government.