The Republic by Plato

The Republic

Plato

334 pages first pub -380 (editions)

nonfiction classics history philosophy politics challenging informative reflective slow-paced

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The Republic is a Socratic dialogue, authored by Plato around 375 BC, concerning justice, the order and character of the just city-state, and the just man. It is Plato's best-known work, and has proven to be one of the world's most influential wor...

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reflective 77%
challenging 68%
informative 67%
inspiring 14%
adventurous 3%
dark 3%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%
tense 2%
funny 1%
mysterious 1%

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medium 22%
fast 2%

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