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Shadows of Justice | A Close Reading of Plato's Republic

New Polity

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Myth of the Metals in Plato's Republic

Exploring Plato's myth of the metals in 'The Republic' where citizens are ascribed to different 'metal' classes - bronze, silver, and gold - based on inherent qualities to ensure societal harmony and proper leadership.

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