The Republic (Abridged) Audiobook

" One of the few works I remember reading in high school that really challenged me to think. It spoke to me, and I enjoyed discussing it with others. "

" Plato is one crazy guy , but he is one of my favourite philosophers :D "

" Plato is one crazy guy (all that stuff about forms, the noble lie etc.) but he is one of my favourite philosophers if not just for being really fun to read, and way ahead of his time incorporating Women into the Republic as equals (however Plato is an massive Elitist which makes him look a bit dodgy to say the least). I hear the laws is far less hierarchical. But the main thing is that Plato was asking the right question: What is Justice, What is Good etc. As opposed to claiming 'Everything is Water' or fire of cheese or whatever, like the pre-socratics did. Great start for any philosopher!!! "

" A text that comes back to speech again once you read it. "

" Hard going but superb read. The concepts of dictatorship, socialism and all the issues of modern morality being discussed thousands of years ago! "

" This book has some brilliant/famous parts, but it's mostly just a guy eloquently agreeing with himself. The allegory of the cave is terrific. The basic concept of a Socratic Dialogue is fascinating: far easier to read and follow than the typical philosophical prose, but also comical in some ways, at least in this book, as all the characters are flat and indistinguishable. "Why yes of course Socrates; truly; certainly; if you ask me, it could be no other way". "

" Not easy for the modern reader, but important for someone who wants to be highly literate and well-educated. "

" Read book I and II "

" Kind of a hard read, but very worth it. I have a feeling this book should be read more than often, if possible. "

" I disagreed with most of what was said, and the debates brought up didn't really seem realistic. I don't really feel like I got anything out of reading this book. "

" This is the best translation I've read so far. Badass. "

" audio -- Shriver is preaching about about terrorism. a reporter invents terror scares. Way too political. "

" I'm a bit concerned about several arguments being applied to the modern day and quite confused by several others. Interesting read but not my style. "

" It's for a class...but at least I can say I've read it...at least when I finally get through it... "

" you know, i appreciate plato's contribution to political philosophy, but DAMN it's tiresome to read. "

" No need to comment. "

" I think the best way to read the Republic is as the context for Plato's metaphysics, as eugenics is silly. "

" This was my gateway philosophy book. Really makes your wheels turn. "

" I continue to go over this book and think "I wish this outline was adhered to more." Plato had some compelling and rational ideas here. "

" Owned title part of the "Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought" series, ed. G.R.F. Ferrari. "

" Reread the Republic. This time I focused on the regime typology and personality of the tyrant in Books VIII and IX. Just stunning. "

" If you read this, be sure to also read Karl Popper's extended critique of it in "The Open Society and its Enemies: Volume I," for the antidote. "

" After reading the Republic for the second time, I'm further convinced that it is a masterpiece. "

" my favorite by plato so far "

" Outdated, but important for its historical weight. And, as philosophy goes, not that hard to read either. "

" Plato's reasoning, though innovative, frustrated me throughout the book. "

" Read most of this. Probably the most enlightening thing I've ever picked up. "

" Wasn't my cup of tea. Had to read it in school. Through in retrospect it does provide someInteresting ideas "

" I think that there is a lot of good insight in the book although, so far, it appears much of Socrates' philosophy conveniently supports his privileged lifestyle and culture. "

" A text that comes back to speech again once you read it. "

" The book that all others are judged by in political philosophy. "

" It astounds me that Nietzsche gets called a Nazi when he was explicitly opposed to all nationalism, when fascistic tendencies are one of the most central aspects of this book... Its funny how people see plato, contrasted with his writings... "

" all 10 books. triumph. "