WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Republic is a dialogue by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato that dates from his middle period. It features the character of Socrates. The Republic is among Plato’s masterpieces as a philosophical and literary work, and it has had a lasting influence.

Detailed explanation-2: -Plato, (born 428/427 bce, Athens, Greece-died 348/347, Athens), ancient Greek philosopher, student of Socrates (c. 470–399 bce), teacher of Aristotle (384–322 bce), and founder of the Academy, best known as the author of philosophical works of unparalleled influence.

Detailed explanation-3: -Shortly after he founded the Academy, Plato wrote his most important work, The Republic. In this work, Plato attempted to design an ideal society and government that were free of injustice and conflict. Plato wrote his work as a dialogue among characters. The main character was Socrates, who voiced Plato’s ideas.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Athenian philosopher Plato (c. 428-347 B.C.) is one of the most important figures of the Ancient Greek world and the entire history of Western thought. In his written dialogues he conveyed and expanded on the ideas and techniques of his teacher Socrates.