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“And a democracy, I suppose, comes into being when the poor, winning the victory, put to death some of the other party, drive out others, and grant the rest of the citizens an equal share in both citizenship and offices.”

Quote by Plato

Work

The Republic

In 'The Republic,' Plato presents a dialogue between Socrates, Glaucon, and other philosophers, discussing the nature of justice, the structure of an ideal society, and the role of philosophers as rulers. The work is divided into ten books and delves into various philosophical topics, including the nature of the soul, the nature of justice, and the nature of the state. more

Author

Plato
Plato

Plato (428 BC - 348 BC) was a prominent Greek philosopher, one of the most influential figures in Western philosophy. He founded the Academy, which was the first institution of higher education in the Western world. Plato's philosophy, centered around the theory of Forms, emphasized the importance of reason and morality. more

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