The society envisioned by this work consists of three castes, including guardians and philosopher-kings.
Hans-Georg Gadamer claimed that large parts of this work were meant to be read ironically and serve as an example of what happens with an idea taken too far. This work discusses the importance of those who have encountered the Agathon, and also contains a section which addresses the Problem of the Universals by conducting a thought experiment which illustrates its author's Theory of Forms with shadows dancing on the wall of a cave. The society envisioned by this work consists of three castes, including guardians and philosopher-kings. For ten points, identify this work which discusses how to make men the most happy through society, a dialogue by Plato.
Hans-Georg Gadamer claimed that large parts of this work were meant to be read ironically and serve as an example of what happens with an idea taken too far.
The {Republic}