The Republic

Plato

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alexashkaDec 26, 2025

I re-read Plato's The Republic. It's a must read for 0.001% of the population.

DataDaoDeFeb 6, 2025

The Republic

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usgroupOct 9, 2023

I read Plato's Republic -- even as a youth. It is very readable and free from fancy prose.

wunderlustSep 10, 2022

The Republic [imp. "the allegory of the cave"] (Plato)

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handojinMar 28, 2022

The Republic (Plato)

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