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Introduction. Philosophical Comedy as an Aesthetic Critique of Political Ideals
Plato's and Aristophanes's Comedy
Communist Terror: Republic V and VIII and the Assembly Women
The Rule of Satiated Mediocrity: Republic VI and the Knights
Failures of High-Minded Politics: Republic VI and the Birds
No Laughing Matter: Tyranny in Republic VIII and IX
Conclusion: Self-Examination and Communal Justice.
Plato's and Aristophanes's Comedy
Communist Terror: Republic V and VIII and the Assembly Women
The Rule of Satiated Mediocrity: Republic VI and the Knights
Failures of High-Minded Politics: Republic VI and the Birds
No Laughing Matter: Tyranny in Republic VIII and IX
Conclusion: Self-Examination and Communal Justice.