The Replublic by Plato

Plato's The Republic explores justice, governance, and the ideal society through a riveting Socratic dialogue. Written around 375 BCE, it’s a foundational work in philosophy and political theory, examining whether a just person leads a happier life than an unjust one. Socrates, alongside Athenians and foreigners, analyzes justice, existing political structures, and imagines the ultimate society—Kallipolis, led by a philosopher-king.

Through probing questions and insights, The Republic delves into aging, love, the theory of forms, the soul’s immortality, and the role of philosophy and poetry. A timeless work, it questions the values that shape individuals and societies alike.