“The greatest penalty of being unwilling to rule is to be ruled by someone worse than oneself.”
— Plato
Why It's Lindy
The most read philosophical text in the Western world after the Bible. The Allegory of the Cave alone has shaped more minds than any other philosophical passage in history.
About This Volume
Plato's foundational dialogue on justice, the ideal city-state, and the philosopher-king. The most influential work in the history of Western political philosophy.
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Why should I read The Republic?
The most read philosophical text in the Western world after the Bible. The Allegory of the Cave alone has shaped more minds than any other philosophical passage in history.
What is The Republic about?
Plato's foundational dialogue on justice, the ideal city-state, and the philosopher-king. The most influential work in the history of Western political philosophy.
