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The Republic by Plato

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Justice vs. Expediency

"Is it always better to be just, even if it leads to suffering or disadvantage, or are there situations where injustice is a more pragmatic or even justifiable choice?"

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Socrates
Portrait of Thrasymachus
Thrasymachus
Portrait of Glaucon
Glaucon
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The Noble Lie

"Is it ever justifiable to lie to the populace, even if it's for their own good or the stability of society?"

Portrait of Socrates
Socrates
Portrait of Adeimantus
Adeimantus
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The Role of Women

"Are men and women inherently different in their capabilities, justifying different roles in society, or are these differences primarily a result of social conditioning?"

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Socrates
Portrait of Glaucon
Glaucon
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Art and Imitation

"Does art bring us closer to truth and understanding, or does it merely offer a deceptive imitation of reality, distracting us from the pursuit of genuine knowledge?"

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Socrates
Portrait of Glaucon
Glaucon
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