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Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Plato and the Republic 2nd Edition
Author(s): Nickolas Pappas (Author)
- Publisher: Routledge
- Publication Date: 26 Jun. 2003
- Edition: 2nd
- Language: English
- Print length: 272 pages
- ISBN-10: 0415299977
- ISBN-13: 9780415299978
Book Description
Plato’s Republic is perhaps the most significant and important work of philosophy and is Plato’s most famous work. No other work has made such an impact on the history of western thought.
In this second edition of the highly successful Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Plato and the Republic, Nickolas Pappas extends his exploration of the text to include substantial revisions and new material. In addition to the existing text, the chapters on Plato’s ethics and politics have been revised and enlarged to include two brand new sections. There is further discussion of Plato on aesthetics including a section of Aristotle’s criticism of Plato on beauty.
Plato and the Republic, second edition assesses and introduces:
Plato’s life and the background to the RepublicThe text and ideas of the RepublicPlato’s continuing importance to Western thought
Ideal for students coming to Plato for the first time, this GuideBook will be vital for all students of Plato in philosophy, politics and classics at all levels.
Editorial Reviews
Review
‘Admirably clear and accessible … Throughout one gets the sense of a skilful lecturer who is adept at rendering Plato’s thoughts into terms that contemporary students will understand.’ – Mind
`It is a book designed for the beginner, but does not shirk difficulties. It is difficult to imagine a more helpful book to put in the hands of a student, and should go immediately onto all reading lists.’ – Greece and Rome
