The Republic
Translator - Desmond Lee
Introduction by - Melissa Lane
Penguin Classic
Paperback : 31 May 2007
£7.99
Synopsis
Plato's Republic is widely acknowledged as the cornerstone of Western philosophy. Presented in the form of a dialogue between Socrates and three different interlocutors, it is an enquiry into the notion of a perfect community and the ideal individual within it. During the conversation other questions are raised: what is goodness; what is reality; what is knowledge? The Republic also addresses the purpose of education and the role of both women and men as 'guardians' of the people. With remarkable lucidity and deft use of allegory, Plato arrives at a depiction of a state bound by harmony and ruled by 'philosopher kings'.Product details
Format : Paperback
ISBN: 9780140455113
Size : 129 x 198mm
Pages : 480
Published : 31 May 2007
Publisher : Penguin Classic
The Republic
Translator - Desmond Lee
Introduction by - Melissa Lane
£7.99
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