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Republic

By Plato
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In Republic, Plato explores the concept of justice and examines what it means to live a good life. Through a series of dialogues primarily led by Socrates, the book delves into discussions about the ideal state, virtue, and the philosophical underpinnings of human society. The narrative constructs a vision of political governance and philosophical education, ultimately questioning how we can achieve a harmonious and ethical society.
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This book may appeal to you if you are intrigued by the exploration of justice, the ideal society, and the role of individuals within it. This philosophical classic delves into dialogues that challenge perceptions of governance and ethics, sparking thoughtful reflection and debate.

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The revised edition of Grube's classic translation follows and furthers Grube's noted success incombining fidelity to Plato's text with natural readability, while reflecting the fruits of newscholarship and insights into Plato's thought since publication of the first edition in 1974.

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Since its publication in 1974, scholars throughout the humanities have adopted G M A Grube's masterful translation of Republic as the edition of choice for their study and teaching of Plato's most influential work.

In this brilliant revision, C D C Reeve furthers Grube's success both in preserving the subtlety of Plato's philosophical argument and in rendering the dialogue in lively, fluent English that remains faithful to the original Greek.

This revision includes a new introduction, index, and bibliography by Reeve.

Series: Hackett Classics

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Reeve's revision of Grube's translation of Republic has been praised for maintaining high philosophical accuracy while modernising the language, making it more vivid and readable. Reviewers highlight the translation's ability to preserve the brilliance and intensity of Plato's thoughts, suggesting it stands out in the realm of translations, fit for both scholars and students.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780872201361

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 November 1992

Country: United States

Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Edition: Second Edition,2

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Translated by G. M. A. Grube
  • Revised by C. D. C. Reeve

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 256g

Pages: 392

About the Author

C. D. C. Reeve is Delta Kappa Epsilon Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

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