The Blackwell Guide to Plato's Republic
Copyright © 2006 Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Editor(s): Gerasimos Santas
Published Online: 25 FEB 2008
Print ISBN: 9781405115636
Online ISBN: 9780470776414
DOI: 10.1002/9780470776414
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The Blackwell Guide to Plato's Republic consists of thirteen new essays written by both established scholars and younger researchers with the specific aim of helping readers to understand Plato's masterwork.
- This guide to Plato's Republic is designed to help readers understand this foundational work of the Western canon.
- Sheds new light on many central features and themes of the Republic.
- Covers the literary and philosophical style of the Republic; Plato's theories of justice and knowledge; his educational theories; and his treatment of the divine.
- Will be of interest to readers who are new to the Republic, and those who already have some familiarity with the book.