
The Republic
Plato (-375)
“The foundational text of Western political philosophy, written as a dramatic conversation about what justice really is — and whether a just society is even possible.”
EraAncient Greek Philosophy
Pages400
Difficulty★★★★★ Expert
AP Appearances5
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