
[古希腊]柏拉图
Plato's classic work explores the idea of a perfect society through dialogues. It dives into the nature of justice—both in society and the individual—by imagining an ideal state. Topics range from the role of rulers and education systems to the meaning of virtue and the pursuit of truth. Written over 2,000 years ago, its questions remain urgent: How should a just society function? What makes a good life? Its ideas have shaped politics, ethics, and thought ever since, offering timeless insights into human nature and collective order.
也不说译者是谁,找了半天没提及译者名字…
我们真正可以肯定的是,一个人之所以正义,不是出于自愿,也不是因为他认为正义对他个人有好处,而是出于必然,因为无论一个人认为他在哪里可以安全地不正义,他就会在哪里不正义。
用现世的眼光来看理想国是个极度专治的极权国家,但是评价作者和作品不能脱离其时代。部分论述有诡辩的意味,不可否认的是,理想国的理念在当时是非常超前的,特别是和当时的僭主政治相比。西方现代思想的起源于苏格拉底,他不愧是西方的“孔子”
终于上线英文版本,值得一读的经典名著