This text presents a story about a man who became the king of Lydia through murder, seduction, and a magical piece of jewelry, the Ring of Gyges.
This text presents a story about a man who became the king of Lydia through murder, seduction, and a magical piece of jewelry, the Ring of Gyges. It identifies the four excellences of a city, and attributes courage to auxiliaries and wisdom to guardians. The main character of this work also notes that kings should be (*) philosophers. Another story presented in this work involves prisoners who are able to see shadows but not the fire that creates them. For 10 points, the Allegory of the Cave is introduced in what Platonic dialogue, concerning the nature of justice in the title utopian society?
This text presents a story about a man who became the king of Lydia through murder, seduction, and a magical piece of jewelry, the Ring of Gyges.
The {Republic} [or {Politeía}]