🌟📖 Welcome to Chillbooks, where timeless philosophy meets a tranquil listening experience. In this session, we present “The Republic” by Plato read by Bob Neufeld, a foundational text in Western philosophy. This audiobook features full on-screen subtitles, allowing you to follow along with the complete text as you listen, offering an immersive and reflective experience.

With no background music, this version of “The Republic” is perfect for focused learning and contemplation of Plato’s profound exploration of justice, society, and governance.

🔖 About “The Republic”

“The Republic” is one of Plato’s most important works, composed as a Socratic dialogue exploring the meaning of justice, the role of the philosopher in society, and the concept of the ideal state. Through the discussions led by Socrates, Plato lays out his vision for a society governed by philosopher-kings and addresses fundamental questions about morality, human nature, and the structure of a just society.

🌟 About Plato

Plato (427–347 BCE) was a classical Greek philosopher and one of the most important figures in Western thought. A student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, his works span a wide array of subjects including ethics, politics, and metaphysics. Plato’s “The Republic” continues to influence modern political and philosophical discourse.

🌄 Subtitled Audiobook with Visuals

This audiobook features full subtitles, displaying every word of Plato’s dialogue on-screen as you listen, ensuring that you can follow the text closely and engage deeply with the material. The visuals are chosen to enhance the reflective nature of the dialogue, providing a serene atmosphere as you explore Plato’s ideas.

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Timestamps:

• 00:00 - The Republic by Plato
• 00:10 - Persons of the Dialogue
• 00:38 - Book 1
• 1:15:38 - Book 2
• 2:25:27 - Book 3
• 3:49:06 - Book 4
• 5:01:50 - Book 5
• 6:25:44 - Book 6
• 7:38:25 - Book 7 (includes the Allegory of the Cave)
• 8:47:24 - Book 8
• 9:54:44 - Book 9
• 10:49:21 - Book 10

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📘 Embark on a journey of intellectual discovery with Plato’s ‘The Republic,’ fully subtitled for an immersive experience at Chillbooks.

Special thanks to Librivox.org and Bob Neufeld for offering this recording to the public domain.