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Exploring the concept of justice, the dialogue delves into its manifestation within both society and the individual. Socrates proposes that understanding justice on a larger scale, through the structure of a city, may illuminate its presence in personal conduct. Critics, including Julia Annas, argue that the political framework serves as an analogy for the soul, where conflicting aspects must be harmonized under a just governance. This philosophical inquiry ultimately seeks to bridge the gap between collective and individual justice.
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The Republic, Plato
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- Released
- 2007
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- Title
- The Republic
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Plato
- Publisher
- Wilder Publications
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 268
- ISBN13
- 9781934451663
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Historical Themes, History, Philosophical Topics, Legal Topics, Philosophy, Ancient History, Soul, Justice, Constitution, Ancient Literature, Dialogue, Ancient Philosophy, Greek Philosophy, Plato, Ancient Culture, Philosophy of Education, Eugenics, Josef Jungmann Award, Thought Experiments
- Original title
- Πολιτεία, -380
- Rating
- 4.05 out of 5
- Description
- Exploring the concept of justice, the dialogue delves into its manifestation within both society and the individual. Socrates proposes that understanding justice on a larger scale, through the structure of a city, may illuminate its presence in personal conduct. Critics, including Julia Annas, argue that the political framework serves as an analogy for the soul, where conflicting aspects must be harmonized under a just governance. This philosophical inquiry ultimately seeks to bridge the gap between collective and individual justice.