Understanding Plato's Republic
Copyright © 2010 Gerasimos Santas
Author(s): Gerasimos Santas
Published Online: 25 FEB 2010
Print ISBN: 9781405120104
Online ISBN: 9781444320138
DOI: 10.1002/9781444320138
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Understanding Plato's Republic is an accessible introduction to the concepts of justice that inform Plato's Republic, elucidating the ancient philosopher's main argument that we would be better off leading just lives rather than unjust ones
- Provides a much needed up to date discussion of The Republic's fundamental ideas and Plato's main argument
- Discusses the unity and coherence of The Republic as a whole
- Written in a lively style, informed by over 50 years of teaching experience
- Reveals rich insights into a timeless classic that holds remarkable relevance to the modern world