This book is a dialogue between Socrates and his interlocutors on the nature of the state and the role of the individual in the political community. The dialogue considers questions of justice, democracy, and the ideal form of government, and offers valuable insights into the political thought of the ancient world. This is an essential read for students of political philosophy and the history of political thought.

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