What is the true nature of dikaiosyne (justice)? In the dialogue that forms Book I of The Republic Socrates meets the arguments first of Polemarchus, that justice means speaking the truth and paying one's dues in the broadest sense; then of Thrasymachus, that it is nothing more than the power which the strong exercise over the weaker members of society. In reality, Book I concludes, justice, self-control (sophrosyne), and virtue (arete) are 'natural'; the city which displays them is most truly free; the individuals who possess them will achieve their true destiny.
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Plato Edited by:
D. Allen Volume editor:
D. J. Allan Imprint: Bristol Classical Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Edition: New edition Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 7mm
Weight: 203g ISBN:9781853992544 ISBN 10: 1853992542 Series:BCP Greek Texts Pages: 144 Publication Date:01 January 1998 Audience:
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ELT Advanced
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