The Republic: The Statesman Of Plato ... - Primary Source Edition (Classic Bks.)

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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'.
Copyright:
1908

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9780141917696
Related ISBNs:
9780140455113
Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Plato, Desmond Lee, Melissa Lane
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Philosophy, Politics and Government
Grade Levels:
Ninth grade, Tenth grade, Eleventh grade, Twelfth grade
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Bookshare Staff
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This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Desmond Lee
Introduction by:
Melissa Lane

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