The Republic of Plato: A Philosophical Odyssey

Sfetcu, Nicolae The Republic of Plato: A Philosophical Odyssey. Cunoașterea Științifică, 2024, vol. 3, n. 1, pp. 134-144. [Journal article (Paginated)]

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English abstract

The Republic, written by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, is a timeless masterpiece of political philosophy and ethics. Composed around 380 BCE, this influential work presents a comprehensive vision of an ideal society and explores fundamental questions about justice, morality, and the nature of the human soul. The Republic is not just a treatise on politics but also on ethics, education, psychology, and epistemology. Its discussions on the nature of justice, the importance of knowledge, the role of education, and the qualities of leadership have remained relevant through centuries. Plato's vision of a just society, governed by wisdom and reason, has inspired and challenged thinkers, leaders, and political systems throughout history, making it a cornerstone of Western thought.

Romanian abstract

Republica, scrisă de filosoful grec antic Platon, este o capodopera atemporală a filozofiei și eticii politice. Compusă în jurul anului 380 î.Hr., această lucrare influentă prezintă o viziune cuprinzătoare a unei societăți ideale și explorează întrebări fundamentale despre dreptate, moralitate și natura sufletului uman. Republica nu este doar un tratat de politică, ci și de etică, educație, psihologie și epistemologie. Discuțiile sale despre natura justiției, importanța cunoașterii, rolul educației și calitățile conducerii au rămas relevante de-a lungul secolelor. Viziunea lui Platon despre o societate justă, guvernată de înțelepciune și rațiune, a inspirat și a provocat gânditori, lideri și sisteme politice de-a lungul istoriei, făcându-l o piatră de temelie a gândirii occidentale.

Item type: Journal article (Paginated)
Keywords: Plato, The Republic, Greek philosopher, Politéia, ideal city, philosopher-king, characters, Socrates
Subjects: D. Libraries as physical collections. > DD. Academic libraries.
Depositing user: Nicolae Sfetcu
Date deposited: 08 Jan 2026 15:53
Last modified: 08 Jan 2026 15:53
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10760/47404

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