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Plato’s <em>Republic</em> Book 5: The Whole

Plato’s Republic Book 5: The Whole

Book Five of Plato’s Republic addresses the role of women in the republic. Socrates narrates this dialogue, while Glaucon plays the role of interlocutor. Since their talk concerns women, the issues of love, procreation, and ability seem to be their primary focus. Yet, before the topic of women can begin, Socrates must address, even if briefly, [...]

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Leonardo, Machiavelli, and Modernism

Leonardo, Machiavelli, and Modernism

The first step in a renaissance, or awakening, is the importation of models for painting, sculpture or writing.

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