Republic, Volume I

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Plato, Christopher Emlyn-Jones, William Preddy

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Harvard Uni.Press Academi
04 February 2013

Literary studies: classical, early & medieval; History; Western philosophy: Ancient, to c 500

Series: Loeb Classical Library

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Plato of Athens, who laid the foundations of the Western philosophical tradition and in range and depth ranks among its greatest practitioners, was born to a prosperous and politically active family ca. 427 bce. In early life an admirer of Socrates, Plato later founded the first institution of higher learning in the West, the Academy, among whose many notable alumni was Aristotle. Traditionally ascribed to Plato are thirty-six dialogues developing Socrates' dialectic method and composed with great stylistic virtuosity, together with thirteen letters.

Republic, a masterpiece of philosophical and political thought, concerns righteousness both in individuals and in communities, and proposes an ideal state organized and governed on philosophical principles. This edition, which replaces the original Loeb edition by Paul Shorey, offers text, translation, and annotation that are fully current with modern scholarship. The Loeb Classical Library edition of Plato is in twelve volumes.

By: Plato
Edited and translated by: Christopher Emlyn-Jones, William Preddy
Imprint: Harvard Uni.Press Academi
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 162mm, Width: 108mm, Spine: 31mm
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9780674996502
ISBN 10: 067499650X
Series: Loeb Classical Library
Publication Date: 04 February 2013
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active