Republic (Barnes & Noble Classics Series) (Barnes & Noble Classics)

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Part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, this edition offers quality at an affordable price, featuring new introductions from contemporary writers and scholars, author biographies, and chronologies of relevant historical and cultural events. The book includes footnotes, endnotes, and discussions of various adaptations inspired by the work, alongside comments from notable authors, study questions, bibliographies, and indices when appropriate. Each edition is beautifully designed and printed to high standards, with some featuring historical illustrations. One of the most significant works of philosophy, political theory, and literature, this text has influenced Western thought for millennia and remains relevant today. It begins with the question of justice and explores why we should be just, especially when the wicked appear more successful. The inquiry delves into how individuals and institutions organize and behave, examining the ideal state and the roles of education, art, family, and religion. Through vivid settings, well-defined characters, and engaging dialogue, the philosopher presents thought-provoking arguments. Often described as foundational to Western philosophy, this work is both entertaining and intellectually stimulating, continuing to challenge and expand readers' perspectives. Elizabeth Watson Scharffenberger, an expert in ancient Athenian culture and literature, teaches at Columbia University and NYU’s Gal