Republic
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"The Republic", Plato's masterwork, was first enjoyed 2,400 years ago and remains one of the most widely-read books in the world: as a foundational work of Western philosophy, and for the richness of its ideas and virtuosity of its writing. This title presents a translation of Plato's "The Republic" along with notes and an introduction.
An authoritative new translation of Plato's The Republic by Christopher Rowe, with notes and an introduction.
'We set about founding the best city we could, because we could be confident that if it was good we would find justice in it'
The Republic, Plato's masterwork, was first enjoyed 2,400 years ago and remains one of the most widely-read books in the world: as a foundational work of Western philosophy, and for the richness of its ideas and virtuosity of its writing. Presented as a dialogue between Plato's teacher Socrates and various interlocutors, it is an exhortation to philosophy, inviting its readers to reflect on the choices to be made if we are to live the best life available to us. This complex, dynamic work creates a picture of an ideal society governed not by the desire for money, power or fame, but by philosophy, wisdom and justice.
Christopher Rowe's accurate and enjoyable new translation remains faithful to the many variations of the Republic's tone, style and pace. This edition also contains a chronology, further reading, an outline of the work's main arguments and an introduction discussing Plato's relationship with Socrates, and the Republic's style, ideas and historical context.
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Taal: en
Bindwijze: Paperback
Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 27 september 2012
Aantal pagina's: 436
Illustraties: Nee
Hoofdauteur: J L Davies
Tweede Auteur: Plato
Co Auteur: D. Lee
Hoofdillustrator: Murat Ukray
Hoofdredacteur: Gilbert P. Rose
Hoofduitgeverij: Penguin Classics
Eerste Vertaler: E. Evans
Tweede Vertaler: William Preddy
Originele titel: REPUBLIC THELLS POCKET GUIDEY
Editie: 1
Extra groot lettertype: Nee
Product breedte: 129 mm
Product hoogte: 29 mm
Product lengte: 197 mm
Studieboek: Ja
Verpakking breedte: 126 mm
Verpakking hoogte: 24 mm
Verpakking lengte: 191 mm
Verpakkingsgewicht: 480 g
EAN: 9780141442433