Miranda
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Jo Walton:
Hi, I had a lot of questions about "The Just City" after I finished reading it. I thought it was really clever how you sculpted the utopia to fit the theme of justice. I was just wondering about your opinion of Plato's republic and whether or not you would classify the Just City as a utopia or a different category? Do you agree with Sokrates or Pallas Athene?
Jo Walton
I think both of them were both right and wrong in the Last Debate.
I also think whether you see Plato's Republic as a utopia or a dystopia depends on how you look at it.
The Philosopher Kings is out next week, it will answer some of your questions but also leave you with a whole lot more, I suspect.
I also think whether you see Plato's Republic as a utopia or a dystopia depends on how you look at it.
The Philosopher Kings is out next week, it will answer some of your questions but also leave you with a whole lot more, I suspect.
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Lisa
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Jo Walton:
Hi Ms. Walton, I just read Too Like the Lightning and Seven Surrenders, by Ada Palmer. I am totally blown away, just as you said in your tor review. I am thirsting for a place to talk with others who have read these books, just as you said in your review. Do you know of any online resources for a conversation? Thank you! --Lisa
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