Description The Republic – Plato , By – Prem Sagar, ISBN Code – 978-93-86241-34-4 NUMBER OF PAGES – 176 Republic is still read with great interest. It is still relevant as it speaks on questions of war and expansionism. Plato advises to remain always in readiness against aggression but he is against encroachment. He has written against poets, but he has unwittingly given the idea of aesthetic criticism. His influence on some of the romantic poets cannot be overlooked. CONTENTS: Plato’s Life and Works Republic in Brief Chapter wise Summary Convention under Attack The Challenge to Socrates Fundamentals of Inner Politics Primary Education for the Guardians The Guardian’s Life and Duties Inner and Outer Morality Women, Children and Warfare Philosopher Kings The Supremacy of Good Educating Philosopher King Warped Minds, Warped Societies Happiness and Unhappiness Poetry and Unreality Rewards Now and Hereafter A Treatise on Morality State and Its Governance Socialistic Structure Aristotle’s Rejoinder Viability of Philosopher Kings Plato-A Literary Artist Poetry and Unreality Faith in Religion Summing up
