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Description for Plato: ´The Republic´
paperback. This book, first published in 2000 is a vivid and accurate rendition of Plato's classic work of political thought. Editor(s): Ferrari, G. R. F. Translator(s): Griffith, Tom. Series Editor(s): Geuss, Raymond; Skinner, Quentin. Series: Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought. Num Pages: 436 pages, notes, glossary. BIC Classification: HPC; JPF; JPHC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 212 x 141 x 22. Weight in Grams: 594. Series: Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought. 436 pages, notes, glossary. Editor(s): Ferrari, G. R. F. This book, first published in 2000 is a vivid and accurate rendition of Plato's classic work of political thought. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: HPC; JPF; JPHC. Dimension: 212 x 141 x 22. Weight: 600. Translator(s): Griffith, Tom. Series Editor(s) :Geuss, Raymond; Skinner, Quentin.
First published in 2000, this translation of one of the great works of Western political thought is based on the assumption that when Plato chose the dialogue form for his writing, he intended these dialogues to sound like conversations - although conversations of a philosophical sort. In addition to a vivid, dignified and accurate rendition of Plato's text, the student and general reader will find many aids to comprehension in this volume: an introduction that assesses the cultural background to the Republic, its place within political philosophy, and its general argument; succinct notes in the body of the text; an ... Read more
First published in 2000, this translation of one of the great works of Western political thought is based on the assumption that when Plato chose the dialogue form for his writing, he intended these dialogues to sound like conversations - although conversations of a philosophical sort. In addition to a vivid, dignified and accurate rendition of Plato's text, the student and general reader will find many aids to comprehension in this volume: an introduction that assesses the cultural background to the Republic, its place within political philosophy, and its general argument; succinct notes in the body of the text; an ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
436
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Series
Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought
Condition
New
Weight
542g
Number of Pages
436
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521484435
SKU
V9780521484435
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Reviews for Plato: ´The Republic´
"[Griffith's] aim was to traslate the Greek text as if it were a conversation, and he has succeeded admirably." Library Journal "In addition to a vivid, dignified and accurate rendition of Plato's text, the student and general reader will find many aids to comprehension in this volume: an introduction that assesses the cultural background to the Republic, ... Read more