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Why did Plato write the Republic?
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Plato wrote the Republic because he wanted to explain his views about the ideal state. The Republic is divided into five books, each of which explains a different aspect of the ideal state. The first book is about the importance of justice in a state. The second book is about the importance of education in a state. The third book is about the importance of war in a state. The fourth book is about the importance of the military in a state. The fifth book is about the importance of religion in a state.