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Republic by Plato is widely considered as his most persuasive work. It offers Plato’s philosophical perspectives on the definition and nature of justice, and his visualization of an ideal state. Summary of the Book Republic was Plato’s work in Greek that brought out his views on a just state and a just man. It was written as a Socratic Dialogue, the genre of prose works compiled during the fourth century BCE. This work is brought to the readers in English as an enriched classic edition by Simon & Schuster. It includes a brief introduction that provides background information on the work. A timeline of Plato’s life and works, a chronology of important events occurred in the historical context of the book, summary of important themes, thorough descriptive notes, critical study of the modern interpretations on the book, and a list of recommended books and movies are included in this edition. About Plato Plato was born in Athens, dated 428/427 or 424/423 BC. He is one of the world’s most renowned philosophers and mathematicians. He was a student of Socrates, who, along with Aristotle, laid the foundations of Western Science and Philosophy. Plato founded the Academy in Athens, which was the first official institution for higher learning on those subjects. Some of his most notable works are The Apology of Socrates, The Symposium, Euthyphro, Statesman, and The Trial and Death of Socrates.