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Name: πολιτεία
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Author: Πλάτων

Plato’s Πόλιτεία, or Republic in Greek, remains a cornerstone of Western philosophy and political thought. In this Socratic dialogue, Socrates and his interlocutors debate the happiness of the just versus the unjust, the virtues of philosopher‑kings, and the nature of the soul. The text examines the ideals of governance—justice, education, and civic virtue—providing a blueprint for an enlightened state that continues to influence philosophers, political theorists, and educators to this day.

First publish date: 1963

Genre: Politics & Government/Political Theory

Authors: Πλάτων

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