Add BookmarkPlato: The Republic (Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought)
This is a completely new translation of one of the great works of Western political thought. In addition to Tom Griffith's vivid, dignified and accurate rendition of Plato's text, this edition is suitable for students at all levels. It contains an introduction that assesses the cultural background to the Republic, its place within political philosophy, and its general argument; succinct notes in the text; an analytical summary of content; a full glossary of proper names; a chronology of impo... (show more)
This is a completely new translation of one of the great works of Western political thought. In addition to Tom Griffith's vivid, dignified and accurate rendition of Plato's text, this edition is suitable for students at all levels. It contains an introduction that assesses the cultural background to the Republic, its place within political philosophy, and its general argument; succinct notes in the text; an analytical summary of content; a full glossary of proper names; a chronology of important events; and a guide to further reading. (show less)
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Great defense of justice. Translation is smooth reading. His discussion of how a democracy might evolve into an authoritarian regime is a little too familiar for comfort. A must read for anyone looking to complete a foundation in political science or philosophy.
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"Western philosophy is just footnotes to Plato", to quote one of my political theory professors (who probably had it from somewhere else). This one has it all, built around a discussion on what an ideal state would be like. Granted, Socrates' interlocutors can be a bit sycophantic from time to time, rolling over without offering the old man enough resistance, but I guess that's what comes from being a superstar of philosophy.
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