Philosophy Archives - Ancient Account

Socrates on Democracy in Plato’s Republic

Democracy is, perhaps, the greatest invention of ancient Greece. Its meaning -- quite literally, power to the people -- has become the mantra of just...

Allegory of the Cave: Plato’s Cave Allegory Explained

Plato's allegory of the cave challenges readers to reconsider their understanding of reality. Its main point is simple: The things that you believe to be...

Plato’s Republic: Justice in Four Definitions

What is justice? If you were to ask this question of Socrates in Plato's Republic, it would probably take him a while to give you...