R1 The Hunt for Justice | Plato's Republic, book 1
Ancient Greece Declassified
The Battle of Words: Socrates vs. Thrasymachus
Socrates engages in a debate with Thrasymachus about the meaning of justice, questioning and challenging each other's arguments. They discuss the concept of justice as a social construct, its variations in different ruling classes, and the advantages and disadvantages of justice and injustice. The chapter explores the paradoxical relationship between confidence and knowledge, ultimately leaving the question of justice unanswered.
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