{"product_id":"the-republic-9781397667670","title":"The Republic","description":"\u003cp\u003eA cornerstone of Western philosophy, The Republic by Plato presents a profound exploration of justice, governance, and the ideal state through a dynamic dialogue led by Socrates. Set against the intellectual backdrop of Classical Athens, the work interrogates the nature of justice, the structure of society, and the qualities of the just individual. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlato constructs a visionary model of a well-ordered polis, proposing a tripartite class system and the rule of philosopher-kings. The text delves deeply into themes of morality, education, and the soul, offering enduring reflections on human nature and the pursuit of truth. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough rigorous reasoning and layered allegories, it challenges readers to examine the ethical foundations of political life. A defining text in the history of philosophy, it continues to shape discourse on power, virtue, and civic responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Left of Brain Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/14\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781397667670\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 416\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.25w x 1.13d","brand":"Plato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51378710937781,"sku":"9781397667670","price":36.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_0093e338-1083-4348-ba2e-bd4e04fce9d5.jpg?v=1753159544","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-republic-9781397667670","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}