Question

The Greek philosopher who wrote The Republic in an attempt to explain such topics as justice and the "ideal" state was A) Alexander. B) Aristotle. C) Plato. D) Socrates

Answer 1

C) Plato

Step-by-step explanation:

The Greek philosopher who wrote The Republic, as well as wrote about justice and the ideal state is Plato. Plato was an Athenian philosopher during the Classical Period of Ancient Greece. He is one of the most important figures in Western philosophy, and the founder of the Aacdemy, which was the first institution of higher learning that we know of in the Western World. Plato was also Socrates's student, and Aristotle's teacher.

Answer 2

The philosopher who wrote The Republic was:

C) Plato

The Republic is a Socratic dialogue, concerning justice , the order and character of the just city-state, and the just man.

In the dialogue, Socrates discusses with various Athenians and foreigners about the meaning of justice and whether the just man is happier than the unjust man. They consider the natures of existing regimes and then propose a series of different, hypothetical cities in comparison, culminating in Kallipolis a city-state ruled by a philosopher king.