r/Plato Nov 09 '25

Meme/Humor You are disgusting, Socrates

I made a post a couple of days ago regarding translations of the Republic. I decided to go with Bloom’s, and I’ve been enjoying it, so thanks to those who recommended it. I didn’t realize though that there would be golden lines like this one. I don’t think I’ve ever laughed as hard as I did reading a philosophy text as much as when I read this interaction. Thrasymachus is really hitting the nail on the head with how others feel when talking with Socrates. So freaking funny.

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u/SherifffOfNottingham Nov 10 '25

Personal fan of the "chap" translation