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Exploring Plato and the Ideal Society in a New Biography
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Moneycontrol•14-10-2026, 17:46
Exploring Plato and the Ideal Society in a New Biography
  • •Carol Atack's new book Plato: A Civic Life examines how Plato's experiences in turbulent classical Athens shaped his philosophy.
  • •The excerpt explores the creation of Plato's masterpiece The Republic, detailing its political context, dialogues on justice, and the concept of Kallipolis.
  • •Plato used the Socratic dialogue and Athenian social structures to imagine an ideal society ruled by philosopher-kings.
  • •The book is part of the Great Lives of the Ancient World series, highlighting how Plato helped make Athens a global capital of philosophy.
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