Πολιτεία, Τόμος 3

Translated by I. N. Grypares

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"Πολιτεία, Τόμος 3" by Plato is a philosophical dialogue written around 380 BCE. In this work, Socrates and prominent Athenians debate the meaning of justice and whether a just person is happier than an unjust one. Through their discussion, they construct an ideal utopian state called "Callipolis," ruled by philosopher-kings. The dialogue explores the nature of the philosopher, Plato's Theory of Forms including the famous Allegory of the Cave, the conflict between philosophy and poetry, and the immortality of the soul.

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