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  The Republic

  Plato

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  The Republic (Greek: Politeia) is a Socratic dialogue, written by Plato around 380 BC, concerning the definition of (justice), the order and character of the just city-state and the just man, reason by which ancient readers used the name On Justice as an alternative title (not to be confused with the spurious dialogue also titled On Justice). The dramatic date of the dialogue has been much debated and though it must take place some time during the Peloponnesian War, "there would be jarring anachronisms if any of the candidate specific dates between 432 and 404 were assigned".    It is Plato's best-known work and has proven to be one of the most intellectually and historically influential works of philosophy and political theory. In it, Socrates along with various Athenians and foreigners discuss the meaning of justice and examine whether or not the just man is happier than the unjust man by considering a series of different cities coming into existence "in speech", culminating in a city (Kallipolis) ruled by philosopher-kings; and by examining the nature of existing regimes.    The participants also discuss the theory of forms, the immortality of the soul, and the roles of the philosopher and of poetry in society. Short Summary (Epilogue): X.1—X.8. 595a—608b. Rejection of Mimetic Art X.9—X.11. 608c—612a. Immortality of the Soul X.12. 612a—613e. Rewards of Justice in Life X.13—X.16. 613e—621d. Judgment of the Dead The paradigm of the city — the idea of the Good, the Agathon — has manifold historical embodiments, undertaken by those who have seen the Agathon, and are ordered via the vision. The centre piece of the Republic, Part II, nos. 2–3, discusses the rule of the philosopher, and the vision of the Agathon with the allegory of the cave, which is clarified in the theory of forms.    The centre piece is preceded and followed by the discussion of the means that will secure a well-ordered polis (City). Part II, no. 1, concerns marriage, the community of people and goods for the Guardians, and the restraints on warfare among the Hellenes. It describes a partially communistic polis. Part II, no. 4, deals with the philosophical education of the rulers who will preserve the order and character of the city-state. In Part II, the Embodiment of the Idea, is preceded by the establishment of the economic and social orders of a polis (Part I), followed by an analysis (Part III) of the decline the order must traverse. The three parts compose the main body of the dialogues, with their discussions of the "paradigm", its embodiment, its genesis, and its decline. The Introduction and the Conclusion are the frame for the body of the Republic.    The discussion of right order is occasioned by the questions: "Is Justice better than Injustice?" and "Will an Unjust man fare better than a Just man?" The introductory question is balanced by the concluding answer: "Justice is preferable to Injustice". In turn, the foregoing are framed with the Prologue (Book I) and the Epilogue (Book X). The prologue is a short dialogue about the common public doxai (opinions) about "Justice". Based upon faith, and not reason, the Epilogue describes the new arts and the immortality of the soul.

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  Leadership Skills: 8-in-1 Bundle...

  Caden Burke

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  LEADERSHIP SKILLS - 8 MANUSCRIPTS IN 1 BOOK, INCLUDING: 
    
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  HOW TO LEAD A TEAM: 
  7 Easy Steps to Master Leadership Skills, Leading Teams, Supervisory Management & Business Leadership. 
    
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  HOW TO MANAGE PEOPLE: 
  7 Easy Steps to Master Management Skills, Managing Difficult Employees, Delegation & Team Management. 
    
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  HOW TO SPEAK IN PUBLIC: 
  7 Easy Steps to Master Public Speaking, Presentation Skills, Business Storytelling & Speech Anxiety. 
    
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  HOW TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY: 
  7 Easy Steps to Master Communication Skills, Business Conversation & Nonverbal Communication. 
    
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  HOW TO MANAGE CONFLICTS: 
  7 Easy Steps to Master Conflict Management, Conflict Resolution, Mediation & Difficult Conversations. 
    
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  HOW TO BUILD TEAMS: 
  7 Easy Steps to Master Team Building, Employee Engagement, Teamwork Leadership & Team Bonding Activities. 
    
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  HOW TO BE CHARISMATIC: 
  7 Easy Steps to Master Charisma Improvement, Confidence Charm, Body Language & Charming People Skills. 
    
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  HOW TO FACILITATE GROUPS: 
  7 Easy Steps to Master Facilitation Skills, Facilitating Meetings, Group Discussions & Workshops. 
    
  BECOME A GREAT LEADER TODAY! 
   

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  How to Care About Animals - An...

  Porphyry

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  An entertaining and enlightening anthology of classical Greek and Roman writings on animals—and our vital relationships with them 
   
   
   
  How to Care about Animals is a fascinating menagerie of passages from classical literature about animals and the lives we share with them. Drawing on ancient writers from Aesop to Ovid, classicist and farmer M. D. Usher has gathered a healthy litter of selections that reveal some of the ways Greeks and Romans thought about everything from lions, bears, and wolves to birds, octopuses, and snails—and that might inspire us to rethink our own relationships with our fellow creatures. Presented in lively new translations, these pieces are filled with surprises—anticipating but also offering new perspectives on many of our current feelings and ideas about animals. 
   
   
   
  Here, Porphyry makes a compelling argument for vegetarianism and asserts that the just treatment of animals makes us better people; Pliny the Elder praises the virtuosity of songbirds and the virtuousness of elephants; Plutarch has one of Circe's pigs from the Odyssey make a serio-comic case for the dignity of the beasts of the field; Aristotle puts the study of animals on par with anthropology; we hear timeless Aesopian fables, including "The Hen That Laid the Golden Egg" and "The Fox and the Grapes"; and there is much, much more.

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  Abridgment of The Oqual Cycle:...

  Amjad Farooq

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  Today, almost every nation is teetering on the brink of a societal meltdown as it finds itself in the midst of a sociopolitical upheaval, the like of which has not hitherto been witnessed in our lifetime. 
  Yet, hardly anyone realizes that like a winter that returns every year, such a concerted turmoil across the globe is also periodic due to what I have dubbed the "oqual cycle". 
  On the basis of scientific reasoning and mathematical modeling of history over the past 600 years, the oqual cycle posits that human civilization seemingly undergoes a sweeping global reset once every 84 years on average in order to purge itself of a plethora of wrongdoings from the societal ills through excesses and imbalances to transgressions amassed over that multidecadal period. 
  Unfortunately, there is no free music as one must pay the piper. 
  Indeed, such a societal reboot is typically accomplished through a global conflict with the potential to not only wreak havoc but also strike fear into the hearts and minds of people on an apocalyptic scale so that they can put their sociopolitical differences aside and come together for the common good of the world at large. 
  The oqual cycle therefore lends human society a subtle albeit deadly mechanism to break ties with its dysfunctional past in order to begin anew rather than being held hostage from moving forward under its own weight, or even worse, continue down the rabbit hole in perpetuity with the potential for self-destruction. 
  Taken together, Abridgment of The Oqual Cycle is a must-read for everyone in that it will not only transform your worldview but it will also become your best companion to guide you as you navigate the dire fallout from the ongoing sociopolitical upheaval over the next decade or so and when you can expect to see everything around you to be hunky-dory once again like the good old days from the second half of 20th century.

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  Don't You Dare

  Gayla Turner

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  "Don't You Dare" is a compelling story that weaves together a current-day journey of discovery and a true-life love story between two women that took place over a hundred years ago. Newspaper headlines and stories back then didn't mention LGBTQ people. The LGBTQ community loved and lived in the background of society because it was too dangerous to do otherwise. All were hidden, just like the wedding photos belonging to author Gayla Turner's grandmother – Ruby. This unforgettable book begins with the discovery of these hidden wedding photos dated June 8, 1915. As these photos unveiled an awe-inspiring secret, Gayla Turner embarked on a seven-year journey to find out more about her grandmother and the woman standing next to her dressed as the groom.Curiosity led to extensive research that uncovered a love story between Ruby and the mystery woman in the photos. The author also uncovered a secret lesbian social club that was formed in the early 1900s by a local businesswoman. Women from as far away as Chicago traveled by train to the little farm town of Amherst, Wisconsin, to attend her exclusive parties. The local town people thought Cora held private tea and card parties so single young ladies could talk about how to find a husband. Little did they know, finding a man was not a subject of their conversations.

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  Enigma Crimes - Unlocking the...

  Marie Foster

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  Delve Into History's Greatest Mysteries 
   
  Step into a world where the past lingers with unsolved mysteries. Enigma Crimes: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Unsolved invites you on a thrilling journey through history's most perplexing cold cases. This book captivates with expertly crafted narratives that challenge your perceptions of justice. 
   
  Why do certain cases become timeless enigmas, captivating us like whispers from the abyss? This compelling read dives into famous cases like the Zodiac Killer and Amelia Earhart, exploring the cultural allure of cold cases. Through meticulous research, it showcases advances in forensic science and media's influence on public opinion and investigations. 
   
  Hear echoes of those left behind, a reminder of the human stories beneath headlines. Discover the emotional toll on families yearning for closure and the relentless advocates for justice amid speculation. Boldly addressing legal and ethical challenges, it provides insight into hurdles faced when reopening old cases. 
   
  Ready to join the quest for understanding? Dive into modern technologies reshaping investigations and explore new leads offering hope. Let yourself be enveloped in shadows, turning each page with anticipation, seeking the ultimate revelation: the truth.

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