About this title: In Plato?s "Republic", his most celebrated "dialogue," the philosopher condemns the justice and morality of Greek society after the trial and execution of his teacher, Socrates. Disillusioned with politics and politicians, Plato argued that civilization demanded truly enlightened government, led by philosopher-kings. He wrote that "...mankind will have no respite from trouble until either real philosophers gain political power or politicians become by some miracle true philosophers."
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Description: Good. Text in English, Greek, Ancient (to 1453). Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 464 p. Contains: Illustrations. Penguin Classics. Intended for a young adult/teenage audience. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date Published: 1955
ISBN-13:9780140440485ISBN:0140440488
Description: Acceptable. Overall below average used book. May have highlighting, underlining, notes, price sticker on cover, or be an ex-library book. read more
Description: Good. Text in English, Greek, Ancient (to 1453). Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 464 p. Contains: Illustrations. Penguin Classics. Intended for a young adult/teenage audience. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date Published: 1955
ISBN-13:9780140440485ISBN:0140440488
Description: Good. Moderate cover wear with scuffing to edges and creasing. Previous owner's name on inside cover page. Moderate underlining and markings on pages. GoodwillnyBooks is committed to providing each customer with the highest standard of customer service. You may return new items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780192833709ISBN:0192833707
Description: Good. MInor shelf wear with minor markings present. Stamp on outer page edges. Sticker on back cover. GoodwillnyBooks is committed to providing each customer with the highest standard of customer service. You may return new items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date Published: 1955
ISBN-13:9780140440485ISBN:0140440488
Description: Acceptable. 320-X Books rated "Acceptable" may have significant wear & tear; may have significant amounts of underlining, highlighting, or notes; may have moderate stains, creases, or tears; may have cracked spines or loose pages; may have the previous owner's name, stamp, sticker, or gift inscription; or may be library discards. read more
"Not finished-finished, but within the last pages. Better than I expected...glad that I got a Classical translation, and not one of the more idiotic lyrical-Modern English ones. *gags* Easier to read, my patoot! If it doesn't sound like Shakespeare, it's Not Classical language. Not a dull book...just a tad verbose. Not Sexist, either...really, You have to Search for those conversations. Not unlike Socrates turning arguments onto his opponents, people that wants to see anti-female stance from Plato will Find what they are looking for. It is naive to think that humans Need to have We/People/Person, etc, instead of He/She...if you can't make the connection to the work, because of the author's gender choice, it's you that has the problem...not the literature. Ever hear of Suspension of Disbelief? Honestly, I would read other works...and likely will. It was entertaining seeing my fellow classmates become confused and get their knickers in a twist--over the political implications, etc. It was even more enlightening seeing people 10 yrs my Junior flail about, with these Hardline opinions,...that their parents' gave them. Ahh, children. Granted Hindsight is 20/20, but still. Overall, quite inspiring."
"One of the greatest books ever written. Plato transcends time and locale to bring us THE philosophy text to begin and end all others. All one has to do is read his student, Aristotle, to appreciate the literary gift that Plato demonstrates in his Republic. Not only does he deal with such foundational concepts like metaphysics, political philosophy, epistemology, education, and ethics... but he does so in a deeply interesting dialogical format, using the quintessential philosopher Socrates as his mouthpiece. No reader can ever forget his illustration of the "allegory of the cave" when attempting to recall Plato's view of our reality's relationship with the greater reality of the forms. This book is a must-read for its impact...no, its stranglehold on western thought for almost 3000 years!"
"If you can keep awake for the first 10 pages the book is excelent. The non-contradition method of Socrates is probably flawless. It can bring many discussions about politics and education that could unfold in positive insights."
"This was a tough book to get through, mostly because the ten chapters are so big, that it was hard to find a place to stop. If you're not familiar with it, it is a conversation between Socrates and some of his pupils or followers beginning with the question of who has a better life, a just man or an unjust man. The students make a pretty good argument at the outset as to why a person who is unjust but keeps it hidden is happier than the just man with a bad reputation. Socrates then begins to build an imaginary city that has a perfect government, system of education and society and uses this city and "lesser" cities to represent a single man. Throughout the discourse he examines different constitutions and how they come into being. It was interesting to note the similarities to the French during their Revolution era as they moved from aristocracy to oligarchy, to democracy and finally to tyranny. Socrates was a man ahead of his time. I really enjoyed the last book where he discussed the immortality of the soul and the effect of the media on our spirit. Yes, he was discussing Homer and the other poets and musicians of his time, but they were the media of the era. Fascinating reading, if you are interested in philosophy, government or education."
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