Plato's Republic is arguably THE foundational text of the Western tradition in philosophy. Book One introduces the theme, Justice, in the form of a Socratic dialogue attempting to define it, as well as a consideration of its practical effects for human life, both individually and corporately. Note Plato's (in the form of Socrates) profound opposition to the ethical relativism of Thrasymachus, a Sophist, who claims that power and oppression always go hand-in-hand, as many claim today. This is the second installment of Book I. Enjoy!

If you'd like to support us, donate through Paypal at Romanschapter5@comcast.net

Plato's REPUBLIC, Book 1, Part 3

Simple Gifts is the gift of time and freedom. It is the simple presentation of the written word spoken without commentary. Join us in ruminating on great stories, poems, history, philosophy, theology, art and science. Amidst chaos, find the “valley of love and delight,” a true simplicity, where “to bow and to bend we will not be ashamed,”  where we can ponder the greatest words ever written, turning them over and over, “till by turning, turning, we come round right.”