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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.
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
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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.
Intellectually stimulating work describes the ideal state and
ponders how it can bring about the most desirable life for its
citizens. Both heavily influenced by and critical of Plato's
"Republic" and "Laws," "Politics" is the distillation of a lifetime
of thought and observation. The great Benjamin Jowett translation.
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