| Plato's Republic: Critical Essays Contributor(s): Kraut, Richard (Author), Annas, Julia (Contribution by), Cooper, John M. (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 0847684938 ISBN-13: 9780847684939 Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers OUR PRICE: $48.51 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 1997 Annotation: Bringing between two covers the most influential and accessible articles on Plato's Republic, this collection illuminates what is widely held to be the most important work of Western philosophy and political theory. It will be valuable not only to philosophers, but to political theorists, historians, classicists, literary scholars, and interested general readers. Visit our website for sample chapters! |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | History & Surveys - Ancient & Classical - Philosophy | Political - Political Science |
| Dewey: 321.07 |
| LCCN: 97015773 |
| Series: Critical Essays on the Classics |
| Physical Information: 0.58" H x 5.8" W x 8.9" (0.77 lbs) 264 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Greece |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Designed for courses in the history of philosophy, social and political theory, government, and Plato specifically, Plato's Republic: Critical Essays will enrich students' understanding of this profoundly influential work. The comprehensive collection covers Plato's social and political thought, his metaphysics and epistemology, his ethical theory, and his attitude towards women. The essays, chosen for their clarity and ability to stimulate student discussion, are related to one another in ways that will help students see the connections among the various strands of Plato's thought. The book includes an index of passages to guide students through parts of the Republic that they find challenging. |