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"The Republic" is a philosophical work written by Plato, one of the most important and influential thinkers in Western philosophy. The book is a dialogue between Socrates and several other Athenians, in which they discuss the nature of justice, the ideal society, and the human soul. In the book, Socrates argues that justice is not only desirable for its own sake but is also necessary for a well-functioning society. He proposes that the ideal society would be one in which individuals are assigned to specific roles based on their natural abilities and virtues, and in which rulers are philosophers who have been trained to govern justly. Plato also explores the human soul, arguing that it consists of three parts: reason, spirit, and appetite. He believes that the ideal society must be structured in such a way as to promote the harmony of these three parts in the individual. Throughout the book, Plato raises many thought-provoking questions and offers intriguing insights into human nature and the nature of society. "The Republic" remains one of the most important works in the Western philosophical tradition and continues to be studied and debated by scholars and thinkers to this day.

Specificaties
ISBN/EAN 9789464812428
Auteur Plato
Uitgever Pumbo.nl B.V.
Taal Engels
Uitvoering Paperback / gebrocheerd
Pagina's 672
Lengte 210.0 mm
Breedte 147.0 mm

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