Question

QUESTION 5

What was a major political event that framed the background for Plato when he wrote The Republic?
a. The Peloponnesian War
b. The rule of the 30 tyrants
Oc. An Athenian democracy that ultimately ended in failure
Od. All of the above

Answer 1

a) The Peloponnesian War

Step-by-step explanation:

The historical context of Plato is that of the Greek polis, that is, the city-state. More specifically, the Athens polis. At this time, the last third of the fifth century and first half of the fourth century, Athens had fought the Peloponnesian wars and had lost.