Republic

by Plato

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Title Statements

Full title :Republic / translated from the new standard Greek text, with introduction, by C.D.C. Reeve.

Summary

"One of the greatest works of philosophy, political theory, and literature ever produced, Plato's Republic has shaped Western thought for thousands of years and remains as relevant today as when it was written during the fourth century B.C. Republic begins by posing a central question: "What is justice, and why should we be just, especially when the wicked often seem happier and more successful?" For Plato, the answer lies with the ways people, groups, and institutions organize and behave. A brilliant inquiry into the problems of constructing the perfect state and the roles education, the arts, family, and religion should play in our lives, Republic employs picturesque settings, sharply outlined characters, and conversational dialogue to drive home the philosopher's provocative arguments. Book jacket."--Jacket

Edition Statements

Publication Date:©2004.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Hackett Pub. Co
Place of Publication:Indianapolis
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2004.

The Physical Object

Description:xxxiv, 358 pages ; : 23 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:0872207374, 9780872207370, 0872207366, 9780872207363, 9781603840132, 1603840133
oclc:ocm55680024
LC Classification:JC71
Dewey Decimal:321/.07

Subjects

08.21 Ancient philosophy Early works Justice Justice -- Early works to 1800 Justice -- Ouvrages avant 1800 Plato Political science Political science -- Early works to 1800 State (political science) Utopian fiction Utopias Utopias -- Early works to 1800 Utopies -- Ouvrages avant 1800