Πολιτεία, Τόμος 1 by Plato

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Author Plato, 428? BCE-348? BCE
Translator Grypares, I. N. (Ioannes N.), 1870-1942
Title Πολιτεία, Τόμος 1
Alternate Title Republic, Volume 1
Note Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Sophia Canoni. Thanks to George Canonis for
his major work in proofreading. Book provided by Iason
Konstantinides.
Summary "Πολιτεία, Τόμος 1" by Plato is a philosophical dialogue written in the 4th century BC. The work primarily tackles the nature of justice and the ideal state, delving into moral and ethical questions through the character of Socrates and his conversations with various interlocutors. The book is considered one of the foundational texts in Western philosophy, where it explores the relationship between justice and happiness. The opening of the dialogue introduces Socrates and his companions as they depart from a religious festival in Piraeus, discussing various aspects of life and justice as they encounter several other characters. This portion sets the scene for a deep philosophical inquiry, where they engage in discussions about the nature of justice, the ideal society, and the characteristics of a just individual. Through Socrates’ interactions, the groundwork for the central themes of the treatise is laid, promising an exploration of complex ideas that connect personal morality with societal organization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Greek
LoC Class JC: Political science: Political theory
Subject Political science -- Early works to 1800
Subject Utopias -- Early works to 1800
Subject Justice -- Early works to 1800
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