Also featuring the metaphors of the divided line and of the sun, this work contains a thought experiment about some shackled slaves who see shadows on a wall.
Book III of this work claims that a necessary "noble lie" is the basis for the title concept. One character in this work argues that justice is "the advantage of the stronger." In this work, Glaucon tells the story of a shepherd who is corrupted after discovering the invisibility-enabling Ring of Gyges. Also featuring the metaphors of the divided line and of the sun, this work contains a thought experiment about some shackled slaves who see shadows on a wall. For 10 points, name this work that sees Thrasymachus's arguments countered, a Platonic dialogue that contains the Allegory of the Cave and asserts that the title place would be ruled by philosophers.
Book III of this work claims that a necessary "noble lie" is the basis for the title concept.
the {Republic} [accept {Politeia}]