Republic

Republic

History , Ancient History, Ancient Greek History
Paperback Published on: 27/09/2012
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Synopsis

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.

  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
  • ISBN: 9780141442433
  • Number of pages: 496
  • Weight: 340g
  • Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 21 mm

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Republic
Affordable and Excellent
Rowe's translation is well written and up to date in language. As a modern speaker of English, this I commend him for. He is quite logical in his translati... READ MORE
LWBurbach
Republic
Thought Provoking Read.
What I really love about Plato’s work is the fact that it is written as a dialect rather than in the way that other philosophers approach their work. Throu... READ MORE
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