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Understanding Plato's Republic
Contributor(s): Santas, Gerasimos (Author)
ISBN: 1405120185     ISBN-13: 9781405120180
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
OUR PRICE:   $42.70  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: April 2010
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BISAC Categories:
- Philosophy | History & Surveys - Ancient & Classical
Dewey: 321.07
LCCN: 2009033123
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.83 lbs) 256 pages
 
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Understanding Plato's Republic is an accessible introduction to the concepts of justice that inform Plato's Republic, elucidating the ancient philosopher's main argument that we would be better off leading just lives rather than unjust ones
  • Provides a much needed up to date discussion of The Republic's fundamental ideas and Plato's main argument
  • Discusses the unity and coherence of The Republic as a whole
  • Written in a lively style, informed by over 50 years of teaching experience
  • Reveals rich insights into a timeless classic that holds remarkable relevance to the modern world