Plato's Republic a reader's guide Luke Purshouse.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Purshouse, Luke, author.

Series:

Continuum reader's guides.

Continuum reader's guides

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Plato. Republic.

Plato.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (168 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London New York Continuum 2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Plato's Republic is arguably the most famous and influential work of philosophy ever written. It is certainly among the most widely read and studied, a staple of undergraduate courses that continues to inspire and inform contemporary debates in political philosophy. As such, it is a hugely important and exciting, yet challenging, piece of philosophical writing. In Plato's 'Republic': A Reader's Guide, Luke Purshouse offers a clear and thorough account of this key philosophical work. The book sets Plato's work in context, introduces the major themes and provides a detailed discussion of the key sections and passages of the text. Purshouse goes on explore some of the areas of thought that the Republic has impacted upon and provides useful information on further reading. This is the ideal companion to study of this most influential and challenging of texts.

Contents:

1. Context

2. Overview of themes

3. Reading the text

4. Reception and Influence

5. Notes for Further Reading

Appendix: Glossary of Greek Terms

Notes

Index

Notes:

Includes index

ISBN:

9786612710612

9781474229463

1474229468

9781282710610

1282710613

9781441193391

1441193391

OCLC:

650540482