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Hardcover The Republic Book

ISBN: 1022999214

ISBN13: 9781022999213

The Republic

(Part of the Platonis opera (#6) Series,  (#3) Series, and Plato's Dialogues (#4) Series)

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Explore the foundations of political philosophy with Plato's "The Republic," a cornerstone of Western thought. This timeless exploration of justice, ethics, and the ideal state delves into fundamental questions about society and the individual's role within it. Through insightful dialogue, Plato examines the nature of justice and its impact on both the individual soul and the larger community.

Considered a seminal work in philosophy, "The Republic" grapples with enduring moral and social dilemmas, offering perspectives on governance and the pursuit of a harmonious society. Plato's work continues to provoke debate and inspire reflection on the principles that shape our world. A meticulously prepared print edition of this classic text, providing a vital resource for anyone interested in the origins of political thought and the enduring quest for a just and ethical society.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Customer Reviews

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Very good for an inexpensive translation

I'm wrapping up a semester of teaching this translation of Republic, and I've had few complaints. Waterfield's editorial hand is visible, but that in itself, in the hands of a competent teacher, leads to good discussions above and beyond Plato's ideas. With regards to Plato's masterwork, there's no good place to start save reading it for oneself. Plato is dead wrong in places (with regards to poetry and marriage just to get rolling), but his genius is that he's wrong as an idealist philosopher, encouraging readers to assert and refine their own ideals as counter-arguments. In other words, in order to refute Plato, one must out-Plato Plato. Deconstruction is fine for deconstructionists, but a good discussion of this juggernaut of ancient thought is the life for me.
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