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Plato's Republic

By: Plato
Narrated by: Ray Childs
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The Republic poses questions that endure: What is justice? What form of community fosters the best possible life for human beings? What is the nature and destiny of the soul? What form of education provides the best leaders for a good republic? What are the various forms of poetry and the other arts, and which ones should be fostered and which ones should be discouraged? How does knowing differ from believing?

Several characters in the dialogue present a variety of tempting answers to those questions. Cephalus, Polemarchus, Thrasymachus, and Glaucon all offer definitions of justice. Socrates, Glaucon, and Adeimantus explore five different forms of republic and evaluate the merits of each from the standpoint of goodness.

Two contrasting models of education are proposed and examined. Three different forms of poetry are identified and analyzed. The difference between knowing and believing is discussed in relation to the objects of each kind of thinking.

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Imagine it's your task to invent civilization. Reading how Plato would do it so long ago, it's amazing that so many of the challenges he pondered are still relevant today.

A fascinating look into a great thinker.

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The narration was awesome! Plus, using different voices for each character made it super easy to listen to and understand.

Excellent narration

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One of the most important reads ever. The basis of western civilization and Christian theology

All time great book

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it was interesting to read, but it's age really shows. There are very few valid counter arguments, it feels like he's sitting in a room full of yes men.
It is still worth a read if you're interested in alternative civilisation structures.

Classic doesn't always mean good

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I have read Plato off and on for some years. His Socrates is often a bit dogmatic, with little than affirmative and uncritical responses to his view of things. That's acceptable, but in this particular reading he comes across as a grumpy old man. That's not acceptable.

A Grouchy Socrates

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loved every second. i intend on aquiring many more. i knew it was good and was captivated entirely.

great

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The voice acting was very engaging and enjoyable. Easy to follow and fun to listen to.

Good narration

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Very good acting or theater play breathing life into a dialogue that demands to be taken as a living writing.

Excellent

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Still and will last as my favorite book. Amazing time and I noticed that Ray is really good.

Amazing like ever

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El libro en si puede ser un poco tedioso, sobre todo si no eres muy filosófico. Para mí por lo menos, fue perfecta opción para Audiobook, los lectores te mantienen atento, si lo hubiera tratado de leer no creo que lo hubiera terminado.

Excelente actuación

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