Penguin Classics – The Republic Paperback

An authoritative new translation of Plato’s foundationalwork of Western philosophy

The Republicis Plato’s masterwork. It was written 2,400 years agoand remains one of the most widely read books in the world, famous for both therichness of its ideas and the virtuosity of its writing. Presented as adialogue between Plato’s teacher Socrates and various interlocutors, it is anexhortation to study philosophy, inviting its readers to reflect on the choiceswe must make if we are to live the best life available to us. This complex,dynamic work creates a picture of an ideal society governed not money, power,or fame, but by philosophy, wisdom, and justice.

For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classicliterature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700titles,Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughouthistory and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust theseries toprovide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes bydistinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well asup-to-datetranslations by award-winning translators.

About the Author

Plato(c. 427347 BC) founded the Academy inAthens, the prototype of all Western universities, and wrote more than twentyphilosophical dialogues.

Christopher Roweis a professor of Greek atDurham University, England.