The Republic

Plato

⏱ 8 minWisdom classic

Socrates and his friends build an ideal city in words to discover what justice is, and stumble on the Cave, where prisoners mistake shadows for reality until one climbs into the sun. The foundational work of philosophy.

Listen to the whole of The Republic in about 8 minutes — professionally narrated, with Apple-Music-style synced subtitles. One book free every day; Folio Premium unlocks the entire library.