The Republic by Plato | Book Club

Suggested by: Jack O.
Pages to read: 449
ISBN: 9780140449143 (Originally listed edition)
ISBN: 9780465094097 (Edition Eugene is using)

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While reading the book, consider the below questions:
•What is the raison d’etre of the book? For what purpose did the author write the book? Why do people read this book?
•What are some limitations of the book?
•To whom would you suggest this book?
•Where did the title, ‘The Republic’, come from?
•What was Socrates influence on Plato?
•Who was critical of The Republic and why were they critical of the ideas?
•For what purpose does Bloom think The Republic was written for?
•Why is Socrates?
•Is it possible to persuade people who do not listen?
•What is the benefit of doing certain type of work?
•What is the benefit of art?
•What would happened should someone possess a ring that made them invisible?
•How should work be divided in a city?
•What is free from lies?
•What is the purpose of an education?
•Should terror be taught?
•What are the two parts of a soul?
•Who are philosophers?
•What is corruption?
•Who are guardians?
•Who are the philosopher-kings?
•What is Plato’s cave?
•What are the forms of governance?
•What brings about tyrants?
•What is the noble lie?

Your questions are important and will take priority. If you have questions about the book's content or related ideas, either let me know what your questions are or raise them during the discussion.