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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
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Symposium (Hardcover)
Plato; Translated by Benjamin Jowett
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R587
Discovery Miles 5 870
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Symposium (Paperback)
Plato; Translated by Benjamin Jowett
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R345
Discovery Miles 3 450
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The Republic (Paperback)
Plato; Foreword by Simon Blackburn; Translated by Benjamin Jowett
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R222
R204
Discovery Miles 2 040
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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.
As the indisputable father of Western philosophy, Socrates stands
as the archetype of free inquiry and intellectual honesty
throughout history. He dared to explore the minds of men, to
analyse the content of cherished beliefs, and to distinguish
knowledge and truth from opinion. This philosophical gadfly
irritated the people of Athens, who tried him for corrupting their
youth, and subsequently sentenced him to death for his "crime". In
these four short works by Plato, we come to experience the full
range of Socrates' penetrating mind.In the "Euthyphro", Socrates
searches after the truth about the nature of piety, even as he
makes his way to Athens to answer an indictment levelled against
him. "The Apology" recounts Socrates' attempt to defend himself
against the charge of impiety. Once condemned, Socrates finds
himself imprisoned to await death. "The Crito" captures his views
on his relationship with the state and what each has a right to
expect from the other. Finally, the "Phaedo" recalls the death
scene as Socrates discusses the nature of the soul and immortality
just before succumbing to the hemlock.
This elegantly designed, hardback edition is the perfect gift for
any literature lover.
The Republic by Plato is a landmark achievement in Ancient Greek
philosophy - this edition contains every book, complete in a superb
translation by Benjamin Jowett, in hardcover. The Republic is part
conversation between friends active in the Athens intellectual
community, and part monologue from various participants in the
discussion. The narrator and lead character is Socrates, Plato's
mentor, who appears in most Platonic dialogues and acts as
surrogate to Plato's ideas. Throughout the text the 'Socratic
method', whereby Socrates feigns ignorance and questions an
adversary to receive insight on a given subject, is amply
demonstrated. The discussion begins with an attempt to find a
definition for justice, wherein a disagreement between Thrasymachus
- who believes justice is what is good for who is strongest at a
given place and time - and Socrates, who believes that all members
of society should, for the highest benefit of all, conform to just
action.
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Phaedo (Paperback)
Plato; Translated by Benjamin Jowett
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R170
Discovery Miles 1 700
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Timaeus and Critias includes two of Plato's dialogues which were
designed to be part of a trilogy. Unfortunately the philosopher did
not complete the work. Timaeus and Critias utilize select men to
theorize on the natural world and to tell a story of the lost city
of Atlantis. Timaeus speculates on the nature of the physical
world, the purpose of the universe, properties of the universe, the
creation of the world soul, the elements, and the golden ratio. It
is followed by the dialogue Critias, which tells the tale of the
powerful island kingdom of Atlantis. It is interesting that the
only existing written records referring to Atlantis are in these
dialogues. Critias and Timaeus entertain Socrates with a story that
is "not a fiction, but true."
The trial of Socrates refers to the trial and the subsequent
execution of the Athenian philosopher Socrates in 399 BC. Socrates
was tried and convicted by the courts of democratic Athens on a
charge of corrupting the youth and disbelieving in the ancestral
gods. The trial was described by two of Socrates' contemporaries,
Plato and Xenophon, and is one of the most famous trials of all
time. The trial, last days, and death of Socrates are presented in
this volume through four works of Plato. These works are the
Euthyphro, Apology (i.e. Defense Speech), Crito and Phaedo
(Socrates' Death scene) .
Plato's 4th century B.C. Dialogues rank among Western
civilisation's most important and influential philosophical works.
All six of these works feature authoritative translations by the
distinguished classical scholar Benjamin Jowett.
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