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The Republic

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The Republic argues justice is soul-harmony enforced by philosopher-kings, censorship and communal breeding. Its greatest strength—the Cave—is also its warning: truth requires coercion. Skip Book V’s breeding logic and Book III’s musical digressions. Read Books IV, VI, VII and X for the core argument.