<P> The Republic ( Greek : Πολιτεία , Politeia ; Latin : Res Publica ) is a Socratic dialogue , written by Plato around 380 BC , concerning justice ( δικαιοσύνη ) , the order and character of the just city - state and the just man . It is Plato 's best - known work , and has proven to be one of the world 's most influential works of philosophy and political theory , both intellectually and historically . </P>
<P> The Republic ( Greek : Πολιτεία , Politeia ; Latin : Res Publica ) is a Socratic dialogue , written by Plato around 380 BC , concerning justice ( δικαιοσύνη ) , the order and character of the just city - state and the just man . It is Plato 's best - known work , and has proven to be one of the world 's most influential works of philosophy and political theory , both intellectually and historically . </P>
wrote the republic which describes an ideal society
wrote the republic which describes an ideal society
Plato
Plato