Republic
| AUTHOR | Waterfield, Robin; Waterfield, Robin; Waterfield, Robin et al. |
| PUBLISHER | Oxford University Press (05/15/2008) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
The central work of one of the West's greatest philosophers, The Republic of Plato is a masterpiece of insight and feeling, the finest of the Socratic dialogues, and one of the great books of Western culture. This new translation captures the dramatic realism, poetic beauty, intellectual vitality, and emotional power of Plato at the height of his powers. Deftly weaving three main strands of argument into an artistic whole--the ethical and political, the aesthetic and mystical, and the metaphysical--Plato explores in The Republic the elements of the ideal community, where morality can be achieved in a balance of wisdom, courage, and restraint. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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ISBN-13:
9780199535767
ISBN-10:
0199535760
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
560
Carton Quantity:
32
Product Dimensions:
5.10 x 1.20 x 7.70 inches
Weight:
0.85 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Index,
Price on Product,
Table of Contents
Country of Origin:
GB
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Philosophy | Ethics & Moral Philosophy
Philosophy | Political
Philosophy | Individual Philosophers
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
0
Point Value:
0
Guided Reading Level:
Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal:
321.07
Library of Congress Control Number:
2009294573
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The central work of one of the West's greatest philosophers, The Republic of Plato is a masterpiece of insight and feeling, the finest of the Socratic dialogues, and one of the great books of Western culture. This new translation captures the dramatic realism, poetic beauty, intellectual vitality, and emotional power of Plato at the height of his powers. Deftly weaving three main strands of argument into an artistic whole--the ethical and political, the aesthetic and mystical, and the metaphysical--Plato explores in The Republic the elements of the ideal community, where morality can be achieved in a balance of wisdom, courage, and restraint. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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Author:
Plato
Catalin Partenie is co-editor of Plato's Complete Works in Romanian (2001-2005).
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Translator:
Waterfield, Robin
Robin Waterfield, whose many translations include works by Plato, Plutarch, and Aristotle, currently resides on a farm in Greece. His career spans both academia and publishing.
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