In the dialogue “STATE,” Plato proposes a theory of the ideal state—an expression of the idea of justice—and provides the first typology in history of forms of political organization. He discusses the origin of the state and the classes of its citizens, what an exemplary state should be like, who and in what way it should be governed, and what system of upbringing and education would be most suitable for its citizens. The picture of the ideal society, presented with such inspiration by Socrates in conversation with friends, touches almost every sphere of human life and encompasses all the main questions of philosophy.
For students and graduate students studying courses in “Political Science” and “Philosophy,” as well as for everyone interested in ancient philosophy and literature.