5/10/2023 0 Comments Plato the republic book 10![]() ![]() In Book I, Socrates entertains two distinct definitions of justice. ![]() However, it is unlikely at this point that any of these philosophers‹save Socrates, of course‹anticipates the ambition and enormity of their undertaking. The other philosophers, including Thrasymachus, Polermarchus, Glaucon, and Adeimantus enthusiastically consent to such a worthy topic. The discussion quickly moves to justice thanks to Socrates. His reputation for good conversation already well-established, Socrates is approached by some dilettante philosopher acquaintances and drawn into a dialogue. In the first episode Socrates encounters some acquaintances during the festival of Bendis. It's architect will be Socrates, the fictional persona Plato creates for himself. Not only does it not exist in actuality, but it does not exist in theory either. ![]() The Republic itself is nothing at the start of Plato's most famous and influential book. ![]()
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