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Plato's American Republic: Done Out of the Original

1926

Douglas Woodruff

Plato's American Republic: Done Out of the Original

Plato's American Republic: Done Out of the Original

Douglas Woodruff

1926

British Literature, Humour, Philosophy & Ethics, Plays/Films/Dramas, Politics

Plato's American Republic, published in 1926 by Douglas Woodruff, is a satirical philosophical dialogue that critiques modern American society through the lens of Socratic inquiry. Set in 'Athens, 1925,' it features Socrates and his companions discussing themes such as industrialism, Prohibition, and the impact of mass opinion on governance. The work humorously examines America's obsession with progress and numbers while questioning the values that underpin a good life and polity. Notable for its blend of wit and serious critique, it reflects on the legacy of the Civil War and the role of education in shaping public opinion.

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A satirical philosophical dialogue written in the early 20th century. It stages Socrates and his companions debating the...

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We were sitting on the pavement in our usual way, considering all things, and examining into them one at a time. There w...

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Douglas Woodruff
1897-1978

Influential British editor and chairman of Catholic publishers, shaping Catholic literature and discourse.

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