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HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of
best-loved, essential classics. Plato's Republic has influenced
Western philosophers for centuries, with its main focus on what
makes a well-balanced society and individual.
The second edition of Five Dialogues presents G. M. A. Grube's
distinguished translations, as revised by John Cooper for Plato,
Complete Works . A number of new or expanded footnotes are also
included along with an updated bibliography.
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The Republic (Paperback)
Plato; Foreword by Simon Blackburn; Translated by Benjamin Jowett
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Packaged in handsome, affordable trade editions, Clydesdale
Classics is a new series of essential works. From the musings of
intellectuals such as Thomas Paine in Common Sense to the striking
personal narrative of Harriet Jacobs in Incidents in the Life of a
Slave Girl, this new series is a comprehensive collection of our
intellectual history through the words of the exceptional few.
Originating in approximately 380 BC, Republic is a Socratic
dialogue written by famed Greek philosopher Plato. Often referred
to as Plato's masterwork, Republic's central goal is to define the
ideal state. By conceptualizing this model state, Greeks believed
it would lead states formed with its principles in mind to function
the most efficiently and fairly, striving toward justice and the
greater good of society. This edition includes a foreword by
British American philosopher and Plato expert Simon Blackburn.
Widely read around the world by philosophy students and academics
alike, Plato's Republic is sure to pass on its invaluable lessons
and enlighten the next generation of thinkers.
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This edition includes a select bibliography, a synopsis of each
book, a glossary of terms, a glossary and index of names, and a
general index. "Reeve's new translation of Republic is the one to
order for students. . . . Reeve draws on his thorough understanding
of Plato's central work to provide an informed translation and
properly brief supporting apparatus. A highlight is the concise,
substantive Introduction that usefully encapsulates much of Reeve's
own scholarship." -P.W. Wakefield, in CHOICE
Plato of Athens, who laid the foundations of the Western
philosophical tradition and in range and depth ranks among its
greatest practitioners, was born to a prosperous and politically
active family circa 427 BC. In early life an admirer of Socrates,
Plato later founded the first institution of higher learning in the
West, the Academy, among whose many notable alumni was Aristotle.
Traditionally ascribed to Plato are thirty-five dialogues
developing Socrates' dialectic method and composed with great
stylistic virtuosity, together with the Apology and thirteen
letters. The three works in this volume, though written at
different stages of Plato's career, are set toward the end of
Socrates' life (from 416) and explore the relationship between two
people known as love (eros) or friendship (philia). In Lysis,
Socrates meets two young men exercising in a wrestling school
during a religious festival. In Symposium, Socrates attends a
drinking party along with several accomplished friends to celebrate
the young tragedian Agathon's victory in the Lenaia festival of
416: the topic of conversation is love. And in Phaedrus, Socrates
and his eponymous interlocutor escape the midsummer heat of the
city to the banks of the river Ilissus, where speeches by both on
the subject of love lead to a critical discussion of the current
state of the theory and practice of rhetoric. This edition, which
replaces the original Loeb editions by Sir Walter R. M. Lamb and by
Harold North Fowler, offers text, translation, and annotation that
are fully current with modern scholarship.
HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of
best-loved, essential classics. Plato's The Republic has influenced
Western philosophers for centuries, with its main focus on what
makes a well-balanced society and individual.
The Symposium is Plato's dramatic masterpiece, his most perfect
work and arguably his most seminal dialogue. Its influence on the
minds of Europe, from Plotinus to Proust, is everywhere in
evidence. Yet today when we talk of Platonic love we are not near
Plato's conception. This translation aims to recover the sense of
Plato's original idea.
The newest deluxe edition in the bestselling Capstone Classics
Series
This ancient classic has had a make-over. In recent years these
Capstone Classic deluxe editions have caught the book buying
public's imagination. The volumes of international bestsellers such
as Think and Grow Rich and The Art of War have quickly become the
market leaders. Now Plato's best known work, one of the most
intellectually and historically influential works of philosophy and
political theory, has been brought to life in this luxury,
hardback, keep-sake edition.
This edition includes: Plato's plans for a perfect society
characterised by a blend of wisdom, courage, self-discipline and
justiceLessons to learn about living according to eternal truths,
instead of existing simply for survival and pleasureA new
introduction by Tom Butler Bowdon, the classic personal development
expert
The Interdisciplinary Future of Engineering Education discusses the
current state of engineering education and addresses the daily
challenges of those working in this sector. The topics of how to do
a better job of teaching a specific audience, how to facilitate
learning and how to prepare students for their future careers are
extensively covered, and innovative solutions are proposed
throughout. This unique book brings together a breadth of
expertise, attested by the broad backgrounds of the experts and
educational practitioners contributing to this volume, to lay the
foundations for the future direction with the improvement of
education of engineers in mind. This collaborative effort by a
group of uniquely placed educational practitioners provides
guidance on the status of current engineering education and lays
the foundations for its future direction. The reasons 'why we
teach', 'what we teach', 'how we teach', 'when we teach', 'where we
teach' and 'who teaches' are all re-examined in a new light and
ideas and solutions are proposed and evidentially supported. The
book sets out ideas for the need to develop a systemic and
interdisciplinary approach to the education of future engineers on
a model of student-based learning. This book will be of great
interest to academics and educational researchers in the fields of
engineering education and higher education. It will also appeal to
higher education policymakers, educators, and university teachers.
Famous philosophical treatise of the fourth century b.c. concerns itself chiefly with the idea of justice, as well as such Platonic theories as that of ideas, the criticism of poetry, and the philosopher's role. Source of the famous cave myth and prototype for other imaginary commonwealths, including those of Cicero, St. Augustine, and More. Benjamin Jowett translation.
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Laws (Paperback)
Plato; Translated by C. D. C Reeve
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"This is a superb new translation that is remarkably accurate to
Plato's very difficult Greek, yet clear and highly readable. The
notes are more helpful than those in any other available
translation of the Laws since they contain both the information
needed by the beginning student as well as analytical notes that
include references to the secondary literature for the more
advanced reader. For either the beginner or the scholar, this
should be the preferred translation." -- Christopher Bobonich,
Clarence Irving Lewis Professor of Philosophy, Stanford University
'I'll stop doing it as soon as I understand what I'm doing.'
Somewhere between a historical account and work of philosophy,
Socrates' Defence details the final plea of Plato's beloved mentor.
Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th
birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and
diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and
across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over
Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del
Fuego to 16th-century California and the Russian steppe. Here are
stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays
satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives
of millions. Plato (474 BC-347 BC). Plato's works available in
Penguin Classics are Republic, The Last Days of Socrates, The Laws,
Phaedrus, Protagoras and Meno, Timaeus and Critias, Theaetetus,
Early Socratic Dialogues, The Symposium and Gorgias.
The Interdisciplinary Future of Engineering Education discusses the
current state of engineering education and addresses the daily
challenges of those working in this sector. The topics of how to do
a better job of teaching a specific audience, how to facilitate
learning and how to prepare students for their future careers are
extensively covered, and innovative solutions are proposed
throughout. This unique book brings together a breadth of
expertise, attested by the broad backgrounds of the experts and
educational practitioners contributing to this volume, to lay the
foundations for the future direction with the improvement of
education of engineers in mind. This collaborative effort by a
group of uniquely placed educational practitioners provides
guidance on the status of current engineering education and lays
the foundations for its future direction. The reasons 'why we
teach', 'what we teach', 'how we teach', 'when we teach', 'where we
teach' and 'who teaches' are all re-examined in a new light and
ideas and solutions are proposed and evidentially supported. The
book sets out ideas for the need to develop a systemic and
interdisciplinary approach to the education of future engineers on
a model of student-based learning. This book will be of great
interest to academics and educational researchers in the fields of
engineering education and higher education. It will also appeal to
higher education policymakers, educators, and university teachers.
In 399 BC Socrates was prosecuted, convicted, sentenced to death
and executed. These events were the culmination of a long
philosophical career, a career in which, without writing a word, he
established himself as the figure whom all philosophers of the next
few generations wished to follow. The Apologies (or Defence
Speeches) by Plato and Xenophon are rival accounts of how, at his
trial, Socrates defended himself and his philosophy. This edition
brings together both Apologies within a single volume. The
commentary answers literary, linguistic and philosophical questions
in a way that is suitable for readers of all levels, helping
teachers and students engage more closely with the Greek texts. The
introduction examines Socrates himself, the literature generated by
his trial, Athenian legal procedures, his guilt or innocence of the
crimes for which he was executed, and the rivalry between Xenophon
and Plato.
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Plato: Meno (Paperback)
Plato; Translated by Peter Kalkavage, Eric Salem, Eva Brann
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R320
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Plato of Athens, who laid the foundations of the Western
philosophical tradition and in range and depth ranks among its
greatest practitioners, was born to a prosperous and politically
active family circa 427 BC. In early life an admirer of Socrates,
Plato later founded the first institution of higher learning in the
West, the Academy, among whose many notable alumni was Aristotle.
Traditionally ascribed to Plato are thirty-five dialogues
developing Socrates' dialectic method and composed with great
stylistic virtuosity, together with the Apology and thirteen
letters. The four works in this volume recount the circumstances of
Socrates' trial and execution in 399 BC. In Euthyphro, set in the
weeks before the trial, Socrates and Euthyphro attempt to define
holiness. In Apology, Socrates answers his accusers at trial and
unapologetically defends his philosophical career. In Crito, a
discussion of justice and injustice explains Socrates' refusal of
Crito's offer to finance his escape from prison. And in Phaedo,
Socrates discusses the concept of an afterlife and offers arguments
for the immortality of the soul. This edition, which replaces the
original Loeb edition by Harold North Fowler, offers text,
translation, and annotation that are fully current with modern
scholarship.
This edition includes a select bibliography, a synopsis of each
book, a glossary of terms, a glossary and index of names, and a
general index. **Please note that the hardcover edition does not
include a dust jacket. "Reeve's new translation of Republic is the
one to order for students. . . . Reeve draws on his thorough
understanding of Plato's central work to provide an informed
translation and properly brief supporting apparatus. A highlight is
the concise, substantive Introduction that usefully encapsulates
much of Reeve's own scholarship." -P.W. Wakefield, in CHOICE
The third edition of The Trial and Death of Socrates presents G. M.
A. Grube's distinguished translations, as revised by John Cooper
for Plato, Complete Works. A number of new or expanded footnotes
are also included along with a Select Bibliography.
Professional guidance from history s greatest philosophers The
quest for the perfect life is nothing new. If you are looking for
guidance to help navigate the pitfalls of your professional and
personal life then you could do worse than listening to the great
philosophers Plato and Machiavelli. In The Republic Plato takes you
back to ancient Greece and his plans for a perfect society that is
characterised by a blend of wisdom, courage, self-discipline and
justice, and the importance of living according to eternal truths
rather than simply for survival and pleasure. In The Prince
Machiavelli draws from his personal experience in Renaissance-era
Florence to provide leadership advice which touches on the very
modern issues of time management, presentations, change management
and interview skills and was controversial in its ruthless call for
fearless and effective action. Plato and Machiavelli: The
Influential Classics Collection: The Republic and The Prince offers
* Original commentary offering new research and analysis by
self-help literature guru Tom Butler-Bowdon * simple prose and
straightforward logic * Life lessons that transfer to the modern
day These luxury hardback editions are perfect as a keepsake for
yourself or as a present for your friends and family.
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Gorgias (Paperback)
Plato; Edited by Robin Waterfield
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The struggle which Plato has Socrates recommend to his
interlocutors in Gorgias - and to his readers - is the struggle to
overcome the temptations of worldly success and to concentrate on
genuine morality. Ostensibly an enquiry into the value of rhetoric,
the dialogue soon becomes an investigation into the value of these
two contrasting ways of life. In a series of dazzling and bold
arguments, Plato attempts to establish that only morality can bring
a person true happiness, and to demolish alternative viewpoints. It
is not suprising that Gorgias is one of Plato's most widely read
dialogues. Philosophers read it for its coverage of central moral
issues; others enjoy its vividness, clarity and occasional bitter
humour. This new translation is accompanied by explanatory notes
and an informative introduction. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100
years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range
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, helpful notes to
clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and
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