The Republic
by Plato

The Republic by Plato

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  1. so naturally led me to read one to read the Republic which is arguably Plato's greatest work if not one of the greatest political western philosophies of all time what a title everyone and again I was very happily surprised how much I enjoyed it

    PewDiePie

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  2. Buy 50 books, closer to the source the better. I.e, Darwin, Plato, Adam Smith. Flip through until you find one that you like. Start there. https://t.co/QbMdgfbD5Y

    Naval Ravikant

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  3. Much of Plato’s political dialogues are concerned with arguing against cultural relativism, suggesting that, far from being an invention of postmodernity, it was actually a pretty popular worldview among ancient Athenian pederasts.

    Natalie Wynn (Contrapoints)

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  4. In Book 2 of Plato’s Republic, there is a discussion between Socrates and Plato’s brother, Glaucon, about the ring of the Gyges, which gives its holder the power to be invisible at will and watch others.

    Nassim Taleb

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  5. One of Sam Altman's answers to "What are some of the best books you recommend for a young startup founder?"

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