The Republic

Plato

10 people recommended it in 6 threads, 2014–2024.

Recommended mostly in list form, without much commentary. The threads below have the context.

Where it comes up

• Ask HN: What's the "best" book you've ever read? 2024 · 3 recommendations
• Ask HN: Mind bending books to read and never be the same as before? 2020 · 3 recommendations
• Ask HN: What are your favorite books or essays written at least 100 years ago? 2019 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything? 2019 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: Book Recommendations? 2016 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: What are your favorite books? I'm bored 2014 · 1 recommendation