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#496: What Plato's Republic Has to Say About Being a Man

The Art of Manliness

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Justice and Virtue in Plato's Republic

This chapter examines Socrates' thought experiment in Plato's Republic, where he constructs imaginary cities to discuss the evolution of justice versus tyranny. It highlights the philosophical journey of Glaucon, illustrating his struggle between the pursuit of societal approval and a deeper commitment to virtue and moral courage.

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