The major work by the Greek philosopher Plato (427-347 B.C.), ›The Republic‹ (›Politeia‹) was written in about 370 B.C. Taking as a starting point the question, 'What is justice and how it can be achieved?', Socrates' great pupil and Aristotle's teacher created an image of a state founded on a programme of philosophical and political education - with an introduction to the concept of the Good which found its most famous depiction in the » parable of the cave «.
A beginner's introduction to Plato's chief work - the alpha and omega of western philosophy
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