PLATO: The Republic

Plato is both one of the great philosophers of ancient Greece and the brightest disciple of Socrates. Among his works is a series of titles collectively called Socratic dialogues. In these dialogues, certainly, Plato's most prominent work is The Republic (Politeia in the original Greek). It was written around 380 BC and is particularly rich in philosophical, political, and social terms. The central concern is the search for a formula that ensures harmonious governance for a city, keeping it free from anarchy, private interests and disputes, and complete chaos. The Republic is an indispensable work in the fields of philosophy and politics.