The Republic As Metaphor—If You Grasp It, You Can Keep It

Susan Kokinda

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January 30, 2022


What do neo-conservatives, the Von Hayekians, and George Soros all have in common? They despise and slander the great philosopher Plato. No work of Plato's is more misrepresented by them than his masterwork, The Republic, which is portrayed by imperial apologists as the precursor to communism and fascism.

In this continuation of our series on the power of metaphor, we will look at Plato's method, especially as it unfolds in The Republic, as one of the greatest examples of metaphor that exists in Western civilization. 

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  • This IS a MUST for EVERY Citizen -— to Learn, Understand, and Share with EVERYONE!!!
    As Ben Franklin stated: We(Founding Fathers) give you(Citizenry) a Republic, if You can Keep It!!