The Republic / Plato ; translated and edited by Raymond Larson ; with an introduction by Eva T. H. Brann.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Plato, author.

Brann, Eva T. H., author of introduction, etc.

Contributor:

Larson, Raymond, translator, editor.

Series:

Crofts classics.

Crofts Classics

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political science--Early works to 1800.

Political science.

Utopias--Early works to 1800.

Utopias.

Justice--Early works to 1800.

Justice.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (340 p.)

Place of Publication:

Wheeling, Illinois : Harlan Davidson, Inc., 1979.

Summary:

This highly regarded volume features a modern translation of all ten books of <i>The Republic</i> along with a synoptic table of contents, a prefatory essay, and an appendix on The Spindle of Necessity by the translator and editor, Raymond Larson. Also included are an introduction by Eva T. H. Brann, a list of principal dates in the life of Plato, and a bibliography.

Contents:

Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Synoptic table of Contents*; Preface and background to the Republic; Introduction; part I; on ""backgrounds""; retelling plato; on interpreting; part II; the central dialogue: the philosopher''s city; the divided line; the cave image; the philosopher''s education; the outer dialogue: the degenerate cities; justice in socrates'' city; the final myth; Principal Dates; Book 1; Book 2; Book 3; Book 4; Book 5; Book 6; Book 7; Book 8; Book 9; Book 10; Appendix: The Spindle of Necessity; Bibliography; Study Aids to the Republic; General Studies of Socrates and Plato

Studies on Specific Aspects of Plato''s ThoughtPlato: Pro and Con; Specific Studies of the Republic

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781118822708

1118822706

OCLC:

890072064