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Series: Hackett Classics
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This translation of Laws is well suited for both students new to Plato and scholars seeking a clear yet thorough rendition. Readers interested in philosophy, political theory, and classical Greek thought will find it particularly valuable.
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This is a superb new translation that is remarkably accurate to Plato's very difficult Greek, yet clear and highly readable. The notes are more helpful than those in any other available translation of the Laws since they contain both the information needed by the beginning student as well as analytical notes that include references to the secondary literature for the more advanced reader. For either the beginner or the scholar, this should be the preferred translation.
- Christopher Bobonich, Clarence Irving Lewis Professor of Philosophy, Stanford University
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781647920463
Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 18 July 2022
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, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 228.0mm
Weight: 642g
Pages: 488
About the Author
C. D. C. Reeve is Delta Kappa Epsilon Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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