The Republic (Penguin Classics S.) Paperback – 30 Jan. 2003

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Certainly a must read for anyone interested in politics or philosophy. This is a cornerstone of western philosophy and deserves to be read far into the future. Relatively clear, easy to understand and a joy to read.This Penguin Classics edition also has an excellent introduction (spanning more than 50 pages), and very useful translation notes. Each new chapter has a brief introduction explaning the main points and ideas running through the chapter. Given the price, this edition is a bargain.

This edition has a really helpful introduction section which goes through each of the books that make up Plato's Republic. These illuminate the reader as to what to expect and give great insight into the concepts of the Republic as a whole. I recommend to anyone who has little experience of philosophy or Plato's writing not to skip this section. A good read.