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"The Republic: Plato's Timeless Exploration of Justice, Politics, and the Philosopher's Quest"
"The Republic," translated by Benjamin Jowett, stands as a timeless cornerstone in the philosophical canon, an intellectual odyssey that navigates the intricate landscapes of justice, politics, and the philosopher's pursuit of truth. Penned by Plato in the 4th century BCE, this Socratic dialogue remains a foundational work in political philosophy, ethics, and metaphysics. Jowett's translation, undertaken in the 19th century, preserves the essence of Plato's probing inquiries and dialectical brilliance, allowing readers to engage with the profound ideas that continue to shape the foundations of Western thought.
Plato's magnum opus unfolds as a series of dialogues, primarily led by Socrates, engaging with various interlocutors. The central exploration revolves around the question of justice, which becomes a metaphorical vessel for the examination of the ideal state, the role of individuals within society, and the nature of knowledge itself. The allegory of the cave, the tripartite division of the soul, and the philosopher-king are just a few facets of this multifaceted work that have reverberated through the corridors of academia for centuries.
The dialogue begins with an inquiry into the nature of justice as Socrates engages with characters like Thrasymachus, Glaucon, and Adeimantus. The discourse takes a dramatic turn as Plato introduces the allegory of the cave, an enduring metaphor for the journey from ignorance to enlightenment. This vivid imagery captures the transformative power of education and the philosopher's duty to ascend from the shadows of ignorance into the illuminating realm of true knowledge.
"The Republic" also ventures into the construction of an ideal state, led by philosopher-kings who possess both intellectual acumen and a commitment to the common good. Plato's vision challenges conventional notions of governance and explores the intricacies of a society governed by wisdom rather than mere political expediency. The dialogue delves into the organization of classes, the role of education, and the philosopher's ability to perceive the ultimate Form of the Good.
Benjamin Jowett's translation captures the nuances of Plato's intricate prose while maintaining accessibility for modern readers. His careful rendering of Socratic dialogues preserves the conversational tone and intellectual rigor that characterize the original work. Jowett's translation, though dated, remains widely used and respected, emphasizing the enduring appeal and significance of "The Republic" across generations.
"The Republic" is not merely an exploration of political theory; it is a profound meditation on the human condition. Plato's insights into the nature of knowledge, the complexities of justice, and the philosopher's role in society transcend the historical and cultural contexts in which they were conceived. The work prompts readers to question the foundations of their beliefs, to examine the societal structures they inhabit, and to consider the eternal pursuit of wisdom as a guiding principle.
In conclusion, "The Republic" by Plato, in Benjamin Jowett's translation, is a philosophical masterpiece that continues to shape the intellectual landscape. Its profound inquiries into justice, governance, and the nature of reality invite readers to embark on a philosophical journey that transcends time. The enduring relevance of Plato's ideas, coupled with Jowett's insightful translation, ensures that "The Republic" remains an indispensable text for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the complexities of human existence and the perennial quest for a just society.
Plato's "The Republic" is available in Amazon in paperback 16.99$ and hardcover 24.99$ editions.
Number of pages: 471
Language: English
Rating: 10/10
Link of the book!
Review By: King's Cat
#Plato#The Republic#Socratic dialogue#Benjamin Jowett#Political philosophy#Ethics#Metaphysics#Ideal state#Justice#Knowledge#Allegory of the cave#Tripartite division of the soul#Philosopher-king#Thrasymachus#Glaucon#Adeimantus#Education#Allegory#Ideal society#Common good#Organization of classes#Form of the Good#Intellectual acumen#Political expediency#Conversational tone#Intellectual rigor#Human condition#Philosophical journey#Wisdom#Historical context
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I took a shot of tequila, took a MASSIVE rip of my bong, and it’s 69 degrees out
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Rekindling Your Dream...
There I was watching the latest comedy installment from the very talented, Dave Chappelle, laughing hysterically at joke after inappropriate joke when all of a sudden we got to the close of the show and Dave, as his manner is, started talking seriously about the power of having dreams for yourself. He went on to explain how he saw himself where is he is today many years later living in the…
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#blessedness#chase it#dreamers#dreams#enthusiasm#exhuberance#God#happiness#ideal state#joy#longing#love#love your life#pursue it#rekindle your dreams
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"The Republic: Plato's Timeless Exploration of Justice, Politics, and the Philosopher's Quest"
"The Republic," translated by Benjamin Jowett, stands as a timeless cornerstone in the philosophical canon, an intellectual odyssey that navigates the intricate landscapes of justice, politics, and the philosopher's pursuit of truth. Penned by Plato in the 4th century BCE, this Socratic dialogue remains a foundational work in political philosophy, ethics, and metaphysics. Jowett's translation, undertaken in the 19th century, preserves the essence of Plato's probing inquiries and dialectical brilliance, allowing readers to engage with the profound ideas that continue to shape the foundations of Western thought.
Plato's magnum opus unfolds as a series of dialogues, primarily led by Socrates, engaging with various interlocutors. The central exploration revolves around the question of justice, which becomes a metaphorical vessel for the examination of the ideal state, the role of individuals within society, and the nature of knowledge itself. The allegory of the cave, the tripartite division of the soul, and the philosopher-king are just a few facets of this multifaceted work that have reverberated through the corridors of academia for centuries.
The dialogue begins with an inquiry into the nature of justice as Socrates engages with characters like Thrasymachus, Glaucon, and Adeimantus. The discourse takes a dramatic turn as Plato introduces the allegory of the cave, an enduring metaphor for the journey from ignorance to enlightenment. This vivid imagery captures the transformative power of education and the philosopher's duty to ascend from the shadows of ignorance into the illuminating realm of true knowledge.
"The Republic" also ventures into the construction of an ideal state, led by philosopher-kings who possess both intellectual acumen and a commitment to the common good. Plato's vision challenges conventional notions of governance and explores the intricacies of a society governed by wisdom rather than mere political expediency. The dialogue delves into the organization of classes, the role of education, and the philosopher's ability to perceive the ultimate Form of the Good.
Benjamin Jowett's translation captures the nuances of Plato's intricate prose while maintaining accessibility for modern readers. His careful rendering of Socratic dialogues preserves the conversational tone and intellectual rigor that characterize the original work. Jowett's translation, though dated, remains widely used and respected, emphasizing the enduring appeal and significance of "The Republic" across generations.
"The Republic" is not merely an exploration of political theory; it is a profound meditation on the human condition. Plato's insights into the nature of knowledge, the complexities of justice, and the philosopher's role in society transcend the historical and cultural contexts in which they were conceived. The work prompts readers to question the foundations of their beliefs, to examine the societal structures they inhabit, and to consider the eternal pursuit of wisdom as a guiding principle.
In conclusion, "The Republic" by Plato, in Benjamin Jowett's translation, is a philosophical masterpiece that continues to shape the intellectual landscape. Its profound inquiries into justice, governance, and the nature of reality invite readers to embark on a philosophical journey that transcends time. The enduring relevance of Plato's ideas, coupled with Jowett's insightful translation, ensures that "The Republic" remains an indispensable text for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the complexities of human existence and the perennial quest for a just society.
Plato's "The Republic" is available in Amazon in paperback 16.99$ and hardcover 24.99$ editions.
Number of pages: 471
Language: English
Rating: 10/10
Link of the book!
Review By: King's Cat
#Plato#The Republic#Socratic dialogue#Benjamin Jowett#Political philosophy#Ethics#Metaphysics#Ideal state#Justice#Knowledge#Allegory of the cave#Tripartite division of the soul#Philosopher-king#Thrasymachus#Glaucon#Adeimantus#Education#Allegory#Ideal society#Common good#Organization of classes#Form of the Good#Intellectual acumen#Political expediency#Conversational tone#Intellectual rigor#Human condition#Philosophical journey#Wisdom#Historical context
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#ts4#simblr#ts4 edit#ts4 render#sims 4#myedits#AUverse#kelly#dhestyn#something came over me when i made these man#i don't know#AUverse is the new tag for all of my miniAUs btw. so it encompasses multiple AUs#this one is what i'm currently calling the 90sAU (ideally it will have a real name eventually. it just. doesn't yet)#uh i have a confession which is that i haven't actually written anything for this particular AU yet#like. not even bullet points or anything#but i am completely obsessed with it#something about the boys traveling around in their lil van is just so fun to me#i love the idea of kel just being some punk ass kid who ran away from home#& dhes sees him on the side of the road one day & is like. oh. yea. that one's cute. sure. i'll pick him up.#& they literally just travel the states together#like originally dhes was only gonna drive him to this one concert in a nearby city but#since they had a few days to spare dhes convinced kel to let him take him on a small detour & go sight seeing#& they ended up having a lot of fun!!!#i haven't decided for sure yet but i think they're like... 19 or 20 in this AU#i'll figure out the details once i actually start writing it though
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MANY PEOPLE, SOME OF WHOM HAPPEN TO BE RACIST: it is a very bad thing that in many parts of the world, people are hegemonically encouraged to do terrible things in the name of honor, like dueling over obscure conflicts, or enforcing blasphemy laws, or, perhaps worst of all, murdering members of their families for having sex or being raped. this state of affairs is ongoing and should stop as soon as possible
TUMBLR USER TXTTLETALE, HAVING FLIPPED A COIN AND DECIDED TO BE STUPID TODAY: um. did you just do a hecking Sinophobia? you realize we can all tell that you're trying to complain about China specifically, right? I bet you think Chinese people have something inherently wrong with their genes or their skull shape. literally all cultures have a concept of honor dumbass. you're just trying to say we should all be a shameless degenerate society. what you're complaining about is normal and good and everyone does it. [kisses glossy framed photograph of chairman mao and puts on comically oversized sleepy times cap] good night chairman mao good night china zzzzzzzzzzzzzz
if you think that 'honour killings' happen because of 'honour' and not misogyny then it's pretty much over for you. i do do that thing with chairman mao every time i go to bed though its creepy how you knew that
#ask#same for enforicng blasphemy laws lol those exist as tools of state and religious repression not because of some nebuluos concept of honour#common idealism L
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thinking about them again,,
(this post by @weapon-up-wallflower had me thinking about rodimus' apology towards drift in dying of the light again, and,,, yea. not Fully related to the original post but it got me thinking)
ive always thought drift accepting the apology was one last form of appeasement towards rodimus- or at least less of a genuine acceptance and more of a, "we're probably going to die soon, do i really want rodimus to die thinking i hate him?"
but then they both lived 🤷♂️ and it was just easier for drift to fall back into his old role than try to change things. surely this will not cause a build up of resentment in the long run. surely.
#transformers#transformers art#tf art#transformers fanart#my art#tf fanart#maccadams#maccadam#more than meets the eye#mtmte#lost light#tf lost light#idw transformers#transformers idw#transformers idw1#idw1#tf idw1#idw tf#rodimus prime#rodimus#idw rodimus#mtmte rodimus#drift | deadlock#drift#idw drift#tf drift#IDEALLY this state of “going back to normal” is brief. they can both tell that its not the same as it was before and that their dyanmic#has shifted drastically. they themselves are different people. they spent YEARS apart from each other! and they can only#play pretend for so long. its messy and awful and a lot of anger and guilt. i have a fic somewhere in my drafts about it but... alas#cant figure out how to word it right.
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the cardassian 'arguments as flirting' thing makes a whole lot of sense to me the more I think about it honestly. finding someone you not only feel safe to disagree with but can completely enjoy the company of even while you disagree seems as good a metric for chosing a life partner as any haha
#you owe your compliance to the state not to your spouse sort of cultural ideal I guess lol#built in test for how good you'll handle conflicts together during the courtship! I can sort of see the logic#star trek#star trek ds9#ds9#a cultural tendency towards tsundere nonsense. imagine#cardassians#quick someone hand garak a copy of much ado about nothing I want to know what he'd think
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The LAYERS needed in a modern/human Dreamling au. Some level of Endless family dysfunction, obviously. Hob's family can be be dead or not, it's all good. Are they old enough to have individually gained the awareness they are off-puttingly intense and should hide it a bit at first, or still in that "no, why would I need to Elsa this" stage?
Option A is both of them trying to play it cool, like "don't scare him off" except they so badly want to go from zero to sixty.
(Death and Desire have ruthlessly drilled Dream with flashcards about how to react appropriately in situations.
Desire: it's your one-month anniversary, what do you do?
Dream: [hesitantly] NOT propose?
Desire and Death, conferring, because that's technically correct but the delivery was suspect.
Death, encouragingly: Good start. And?
Dream: a nice dinner and maybe a walk?
Desire: well done!
Death: and for a three-month anniversary?
Dream: give them a key to my flat.
Desire: [airhorn] NO. RED CARD.)
Option B makes them the classic anecdotal "my grandparents got engaged within seven days of meeting each other and still are happy together".
(Death, rubbing her temples: so you met this guy--
Dream: Hob
Death: -- Hob, and within 1 day you gave notice to the Registrar's Office and figured out the best day to get married. And Hob agreed to this?
Dream: NO.
Death: oh thank go-
Dream: Hob SUGGESTED this.
Death: . . .
Dream: are you going to be a witness or not?
Death, 29 days later in the Registrar's Office, to Hob's witness: Is he sane?
Johanna Constantine, drinking heavily from a large flask: unfortunately yes, by all legal definitions.
Death: fuck
Johanna: [passing the flask over] if your brother's even a tenth as intense as Hob, they'll be fine. Probably.
Death, brightening: Is Hob that bad?
Johanna: You know how sometimes you meet somebody and think "oof, they're a bit much, best give them a wide berth"?
Death: yeah.
Johanna: Hob's like a camouflaged hole in the ground of muchness. Except he's done the hole up all nice and he knows that sometimes you just want to be left alone in the hole to sulk and rattle the spikes for a bit, and occasionally get a F&M hamper tossed in.
Death: [hmmmmmmm'ing approvingly]
Johanna, morose: the bastard.
In the background, Hob and Dream are pressing their foreheads together and basking in each other's presence)
#dreamling#the sandman#it's underappreciated how many red flags hob probably is buried under his amiable exterior#he looked at dream of the endless and went 'yeah'#not even as a 'i can make him better'#very much as a 'i can vibe with his current state and frankly even if he was worse i'd still be like that's my husband [shrug emoji]'#'what am i supposed to do? i knew who he was when i married him'#everybody around them: [extremely done with their shit] STOP ENABLING HIM#hob: he's my goth sweetheart#dream's entire family: he's ten sulking cats in eyeliner and a dramatic coat#hob: i know :D i love him!#johanna constantine is like 'hob's insane'#and everybody's going 'oh no don't be so mean he's just a little boring next to dream'#johanna: he saw dream being dream and went 'i need to stamp my name on him. how do i permanently tie us together'#johanna: he'd never safety pin a condom but i can just see the gears turning in hob's head about how to get to spend more time with dream#johanna: just radiating smug contentment over his insane wet cat#hob: i cannot wait to spend the next 60 years with that man#hob: and ideally die in our sleep together still holding hands#death and johanna: [staring at him over their fourth round of drinks]#dream: [heart of eyes and pink of cheeks]#dream: we should never not be holding hands#hob: okay but what if occasionally we stop holding hands just to then appreciate the feeling of starting to hold hands again#dream: [mulling] acceptable#death and johanna could probably start an entire benefriends or actual romantic relationship entirely based on judging dreamling
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Shadow, about Sonic: You’re annoying, your jokes suck, your skills are completely undisciplined, you’re too nice for your own good, and you got ass taste in shoes… I don’t hate you, though.
Sonic, just sitting there:
#SONIC JUST SAT THERE AND SHADOW WENT AT HIM😭#and everyone was like “awww shadow that was so nice of you”#meanwhile sonic was like “hello???? I’m right here???”#also I cannot tell if shadow was being sarcastic at the end of this#i like to think he wasn’t bc shadow disliking sonic has never been true#as they stated here at most sonic just gets on his nerves and their ideals clash#but he don’t hate him#it’s a complicated issue okay#sonic the hedgehog#shadow the hedgehog#sonic twitter takeover#sonic twitter takeover 2022
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katara and sokka going shopping and making zuko tag along to pay for everything and carry their bags. he doesn’t mind this btw. he’s happy to do it. it’s a privilege. an honor, even.
#katara#sokka#zuko#they order him around like a valet and he’s just like ‘yes king’ ‘yes queen’ he loves it he’s in his element#if he starts complaining all they have to do is be like ‘rmr when u SHOVED gran gran’ and that shuts him up real quick#but he wouldn’t complain. this is his ideal state of being#zuko respects exactly 2.5 people and it is them#(and sometimes uncle)
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Some Fans they said: WWX's fans are meow meowing his character to be that little pure meow meow.
But MXTX the Author herself said in MDZS end notes:
But MXTX said in her interview:
So...yes!!! I am Meowing WWX to be that perfect Ideal meow meow because the Author said so meow meow!!!!
There is no need for me to weave lies and excuse WWX because the Author herself already stated that he is the Ideal. After all, I'm reading MDZS written by MXTX, not reading your fanfictions and meta thought by you, no??? So I have to follow my meow meowww highly ideal WWX as MXTX has said.
#never get bored on pulling out those MXTX words#fans really want to defy the Author so much huh#mdzs#wei wuxian#my pure perfect meoww meoww as MXTX herself has fuckinn stated#LOL#mo dao zu shi#grandmaster of demonic cultivation#mxtx#wangxian#my mr meeowdeal purrfect protagonists#If its not gray it is not humane#If its ideal meow meow it is not humane#sarcasm
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Why I Love the Jedi
Its something that i only recognize in hindsight
When I was a kid, I struggled at times with my self control, I'm on the spectrum, I had trouble at times in school, I got overwhelmed, I had meltdowns and breakdowns, I would get angry and upset I behaved in a way that was not ok, and afterwards I always remember feeling embarrassed and ashamed of how I acted
And the Jedi...
The Jedi were what I wanted to be
They had great self control, they had mastered themselves, they were not ruled by their emotions, they were what I wanted, they represented the ideal of what I wanted to be and to work towards
#wooloo-writes#wooloo writes#star wars#sw#jedi#jedi order#jedi appreciation#personal#the jedi were right#the jedi are ideals#they're representative of what we're meant to strive for#freedom from our anger and fear#a state where we've let go of our baser emotions#where such no longer rule us
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✨️Reminder✨️
Never give up in your dreams
I want you to start thinking why you started this journey, what is your dream?
You can do whatever you want, but is what you are doing right now, what you really want at all?
We all can manifest that perfect house, sp, that aesthetic, those followers but is that what you really want?
Or
Have you been made believe that that's what you should want?
I hope I'm explaining myself, but it is my mission to help everyone who reads my posts, not only helping them into manifesting what they want and knowing their power but also allowing them the freedom that we all can want what we want, no questions asked.
Never give up in whatever dreams you have, it doesn't matter if they're really common or really really fantastical.
Whatever you are manifesting, be sure that it's what you really want, and your not chasing that instant gratification or following others ideals.
Ask yourself, know yourself and most importantly, love yourself, give yourself whatever you need and want♡
#manifestation#law of assumption#loa motivation#loassumption#loa success#loa#motivation#law of the universe#affirmations#neville goddard#self concept#ideal self#living in the end#void state#void success#god state#3dolc x roe#instant manifestation#dream life#manifesting#spirituality#spiritualjourney#spiritual development#meditation#reality shifting#shifttok#shiftinconsciousness#shifting
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i passed all my exams
#NO RESITS???? ON COURSE TO GRADUATING WITH EVERYONE??? NO ONE MOVE#THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE HELLO. HELLO. CAN ANYONE HEAR ME#IM SO. IM NOT EVEN HAPPY YET BC IM JUST IN A STATE OF SHOCK#ONE SEMESTER DOWN ⁉️ AND THE HARDEST ONE TOO#I want a 2:1 average from this fuckass degree which is somehow MANAGEABLE bc i got an overall 2:1 average last year#and that’ll be weighted 35% of my final mark so that’s good#then from these exams I’ve averaged 2:2 which isn’t ideal but I never do well w in person exams and im honestly surprised i even PASSED#this semester is much more coursework based esp with my dissertation and i do better with that shit#so as long as I get a decent 2:1 or even better (⁉️⁉️⁉️) this term I actually should end this degree with a 2:1#like. i am on course for that. do you even know how mental that is#for this degree you have WATCHED me fight tooth and nail for 3 years#im acc in a state of shock rn no one blags as hard as me NO ONE#hella goes to uni
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