Welcome to the Philosophical Journey of a Lifetime
Dive into one of the greatest works in human history with Nicolae Sfetcu’s “Plato, The Republic: On Justice – Dialectics and Education.” This book not only brings Plato’s ideas to life but also guides you through the complex intersections of justice, education, and political philosophy, all wrapped in an accessible and engaging format.
Why Read This Book?
- Timeless Ideas, Clear Presentation
Sfetcu captures the essence of Plato’s “Republic,” distilling its key themes like the ideal state, the soul’s immortality, and the legendary Myth of the Cave. The book serves as both an introduction for newcomers and a deep dive for seasoned philosophers. - A Modern Lens on Ancient Thought
The author integrates fresh perspectives on Plato’s dialectical methods, philosophical education, and his theory of forms. Perfect for students, educators, and anyone curious about how Plato’s thoughts influence today’s political and ethical debates. - Engaging Topics That Resonate
- What does it mean to live a just life?
- Is a “philosopher-king” still the best ruler?
- How does education shape individuals and society?
These questions are not just philosophical—they’re personal, offering readers a chance to reflect on their own values and decisions.
What You’ll Discover
- Justice and the Soul: How Plato links individual harmony to societal justice.
- The Ideal State: The blueprint for a perfect society—and its challenges.
- Philosophy Meets Education: Why the path to truth begins with learning.
- Thought-Provoking Myths: From the Allegory of the Cave to the Myth of Er, these stories illustrate deep truths in unforgettable ways.
Who Should Read It?
This book is for:
- Students of philosophy and political science.
- Educators seeking a comprehensive teaching resource.
- History enthusiasts curious about ancient Greek ideas.
- Anyone passionate about justice, governance, or the pursuit of wisdom.
About the Author
Nicolae Sfetcu is a prolific writer and thinker who brings classical philosophy into the modern age. With a deep understanding of Plato’s works, he makes challenging concepts easy to grasp without losing their profound depth.
Available in multiple formats to suit your reading preference.
Step into the world of Plato’s Republic, a journey that’s not just about reading but awakening your mind. Discover why Alfred North Whitehead claimed, “The entire history of Western philosophy is a series of footnotes to Plato.”
Transform Your Understanding. Start your exploration today.
Plato drew on the philosophical work of some of his predecessors, especially Socrates, but also Parmenides, Heraclitus, and Pythagoras, to develop his own philosophy, which explores most important fields, including metaphysics, ethics, aesthetics, and politics. With his professor Socrates and his student Aristotle, he laid the foundations of Western philosophical thought. Plato is considered one of the most important and influential philosophers in human history, being one of the founders of Western religion and spirituality. The philosophy he developed, known as Platonism, is based on the theory of Forms known by pure reason as a solution to the problem of universals. Plato’s philosophy is in line with the pre-Socratics, sophists and artistic traditions that underlie Greek education, in a new framework, defined by dialectics and the theory of Ideas. For Plato, knowledge is an activity of the soul, affected by sensible objects, and by internal processes.
In The Republic of Plato, the highest form is considered to be the Form of Good, the source of all other Forms that could be known by reason. The central theme of the book is justice, argued with the help of several Platonic theories, including the allegorical myth of the cave, the doctrine of ideas, dialectics, the theory of the soul, and the design of an ideal city.
His dialectic is a type of knowledge, with an ontological and metaphysical role, which is reached by confronting several positions to overcome opinion (doxa), a shift from the world of appearances (or “sensible”) to intellectual knowledge (or ” intelligible ”) to the first principles.
Plato’s educational model (paidèia) differentiates the level of education according to the students’ skills. According to Socratic principles, in order to do justice, one must know what is good, and this is best known to the philosopher. Plato detailed this concept, highlighting the distinction between the philosopher (who seeks the principles of truth without claiming to possess it) and the sophist (who lets himself be guided by opinion as the only valid parameter of knowledge).
CONTENTS
Plato
– Biography
– Travels
– Socrates
– Academy
– Plato’s work
– – Classifications of works
– – – Chronological
– – – Tetralogy
– – – Trilogies
– – – Lexical grouping
Plato’s philosophy
– Soul
– The function of the myth
– Ideas – Theory of Forms
– Ontology
– Epistemology
– Ethics
– Politics
– The philosophical state
– Art
– Unwritten doctrines: One and the Dyad
The Republic
– Characters
– Summary
– Topics
– – Justice and righteousness (Book I)
– – The Ideal State (Books II-III)
– – The city-soul analogy. Harmony of the parties (Books IV-V)
– – Form Theory (Metaphor of the Line and the Myth of the Cave, Books VI-VII)
– – Family and State (Books VIII-IX)
– – Myth of Er (Book X)
Dialectics
Education
Philosopher-king
Bibliography
DOI 10.13140/RG.2.2.29990.19520
MultiMedia Publishing
– Digital: EPUB (ISBN 978-606-033-680-8), Kindle (ISBN 978-606-033-681-5), PDF (ISBN 978-606-033-682-2)
Data publicării: 20.02.2022
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