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Plato's Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
Intensive look at "The Republic," by Plato. Incorporates a brief biography of Plato along with a condensed version of "The Republic". Truly gives the essence of Plato's philosophy.
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Handout
Able Media

Able media.com: Plato's Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative and very helpful study guide from AbleMedia.com on Plato's Republic. After setting the work in its historical context, the site discusses Plato's relation to the Sophist philosophers. Includes a lengthy series of study...
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Professional Doc
Virginia Tech

A Sketch of the Political Structure of "The Republic"

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion over the issue whether Plato was trying to actually construct a political model which can be used by a polis or as a literary device (to advance a philosophical argument).
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Article
Other

Plato's Dialogue: Plato's Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Plato's Dialogue proposes two possible (and quite detailed) outlines of Plato's most famous dialogue, "The Republic." A helpful resource for those reading the text or researching its major ideas. Includes links to many...
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Article
Boston University

Boston University: St. Mary's University: Plato's Moral Psychology

For Students 9th - 10th
St. Mary's University provides an essay that argues that Plato's psychology was distinctively defined by his ethical orientations and the necessities of his theory of justice.