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Republic

Translated from the New Standard Greek Text, with Introduction
By Plato
Series: Hackett Classics
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Republic by Plato unfolds as a philosophical dialogue primarily featuring Socrates, exploring justice, the ideal state, and the nature of the human soul. This edition, translated from the New Standard Greek Text by C. D. C. Reeve, offers readers an accessible and engaging rendition, enriched with an introduction, select bibliography, synopses of each book, and helpful glossaries and indexes.
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This edition is ideal for students of philosophy and classics seeking a comprehensive and readable version of Plato's key work, as well as general readers interested in foundational philosophical ideas presented in an engaging style.

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This edition, translated from the New Standard Greek Text by C. D. C. Reeve, includes an Introduction, select bibliography, a synopsis of each book, a glossary of terms, a glossary and index of names, and a general index.

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Praised for its clarity and scholarly precision, this translation by C. D. C. Reeve is lauded for rendering Plato's dialogue into direct speech, creating an immediacy and accessibility rarely achieved in English versions. Experts highlight the translation's careful attention to detail and deep understanding of Plato's thought, making it especially suitable for undergraduate study.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780872207370

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 September 2004

Country: United States

Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Translated by C. D. C. Reeve
  • Translated by C. D. C. Reeve

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 653g

Pages: 392

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Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Plato Series: Hackett Classics

About the Author

C D C Reeve is Professor of Philosophy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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