Plato's Republic

Name/Title

Plato's Republic

Description

A dialogue primarily between Socrates, Glaucon, and Adeimantus. The text operates as a dual inquiry into the nature of justice and the blueprint for an ideal city-state.

Context

First published in 1955, Lee's translation revolutionized how the text was taught in academia by abandoning archaic, Victorian-era prose in favor of clear, modern, and accessible English.

Category

Politics

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Book

Book Details

Author

Desmond Lee

Publisher

Penguin Books

Place Published

City

London

Region

England

Country

United Kingdom

Continent

Europe

Date Published

1955

Notes

Pages: 469

Create Date

October 7, 2022

Update Date

August 19, 2026