The Republic: The Essential Philosophical Dialogue (Concise Edition)

Plato's dialogues still form the basis of ethical government and justice today. Now read The Republic in a digestible, pocket format for the modern reader.

With a new introduction placing Plato's great work at the heart of ancient concepts of human organization and justice, this new edition of The Republic is both accessible and essential. Much of traditional Western thought began in Antiquity, flowing from Platonic dialogues, The Republic being the most significant. Plato expresses the poli...