"The Republic" is a famous philosophical work authored by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. Written around 380 BCE, it presents a dialogue primarily between Socrates and various interlocutors, exploring themes such as justice, the ideal state, and the nature of reality. In this work, Plato outlines his vision of a just society ruled by philosopher-kings and discusses the concept of the "Theory of Forms," asserting the existence of abstract ideal forms beyond the material world. "The Republic" has significantly influenced Western philosophy, political theory, and educational thought, continuing to be studied and debated to this day.