| Plato: 'The Republic' Contributor(s): Plato (Author), Ferrari, G. R. F. (Editor), Griffith, Tom (Translator) |
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ISBN: 052148443X ISBN-13: 9780521484435 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $18.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2000 Annotation: Plato's dialogue Phaedo portrays Socrates in prison awaiting execution and discussing with his friends the fate of the soul after death. In this edition, consisting of introduction, text and commentary, Professor Rowe guides the reader through the difficulties--linguistic, literary and philosophical--of individual passages and of the dialogue as a whole. The comparative beginner is not neglected, but the commentary is intended for any student, classical scholar, or philosopher with an interest in the close reading of Plato. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | History & Surveys - Ancient & Classical - Philosophy | Political - Political Science |
| Dewey: 321.07 |
| LCCN: 00024471 |
| Series: Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.5" W x 8.4" (1.40 lbs) 436 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Greece |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This is a completely new translation of one of the great works of Western political thought. In addition to Tom Griffith's vivid, dignified and accurate rendition of Plato's text, this edition is suitable for students at all levels. It contains an introduction that assesses the cultural background to the Republic, its place within political philosophy, and its general argument; succinct notes in the text; an analytical summary of content; a full glossary of proper names; a chronology of important events; and a guide to further reading. |