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The Socratic Dialogues: Middle Period, Volume 3

The Republic

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The Socratic Dialogues: Middle Period, Volume 3

By: Plato, Benjamin Jowlett - translator
Narrated by: David Rintoul
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The Republic is perhaps the single most important, the most studied and the most quoted text of all of Plato's Socratic Dialogues. Through the medium of Socrates, Plato outlines his view and ideas concerning the ideal working of the city-state.

Socrates narrates a conversation that took place the previous day with Cephalus, Glaucon, Thrasymachus and others. The dialogue is organised into 10 books and covers a broad range of topics, including the ideal community, the ideal rulers of the community - philosophers and the philosopher king - and various forms of government, including timocracy, oligarchy, democracy and tyranny.

Part of the Ukemi recording of the complete Socratic Dialogues by Plato, it uses the classic translation by Benjamin Jowett and is read with authority by David Rintoul.

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After listening to the whole thing, I cannot imagine a worse existence than a subject in Plato's ideal state. Essential for better understanding the failed political experiments of the last century, since they are all derivatives of this piece.

Shocking and Enlightening

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This is it—the classic. It’s hard to say much about the Republic since I’m just a speck on the timeline of its existence. Giving it some number of stars out of five is absolutely bizarre. But for anyone who is uncertain about reading, just know there is so much more than meets the eye here. It’s comedic, it’s dramatic, it’s everything Socrates advises against including in the education system of the kallipolis (or is it?????). Multiple reads is a must. Guided reading with someone who knows Plato is also strongly recommended. Every time I’ve read (and listened to!) this, I’ve come away with a significantly different take, noticed new things, and had wonderful conversations inspired by its themes. If you’re new to Plato… well. Maybe start with one of his other dialogues. But then come back to the Republic, because it has stood the test of time for a reason.

Reviewing Plato’s Republic is the silliest thing I’ve done in a long time

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I had read the Republic before, but the audio version is quite another thing. The narration is outstanding and makes the dialogue very lively and memorable.

Amazing

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This book was very thought provoking and a good insight into Socrates thoughts and ideas about life

Amazing read

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