
The Republic of Plato
Basic Books (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 8. October 2026
Book
Hardback
528 pages
978-1-5416-0937-2 (ISBN)
Description
The definitive translation of Plato's Republic, the most influential text in the history of Western philosophy "To read The Republic as Bloom means it to be read is to question everything we think we know about government, politics, the best human life, and the nature of truth."-Adam Kirsch, from the introduction A cornerstone of Western thought, The Republic remains an unmatched exploration of justice in which lofty ideals collide with the practicalities of human existence. Just as the ancient city-states grappled with the notion of virtue and the proper role of the citizen, so too do we today face profound questions about our own society and its values. In this masterful translation by Allan Bloom, readers encounter Plato's timeless insights with clarity and vigor. And whether you're approaching this seminal text for the first time or the fiftieth, Bloom's insightful commentary provides a deeper understanding of Plato's philosophical arguments. This definitive translation invites you to engage with the eternal struggle to define justice and the nature of human flourishing.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Trade binding
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 159 mm
Thickness: 40 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-5416-0937-2 (9781541609372)
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Persons
Allan Bloom (1930-1992) was a professor of social thought at the University of Chicago. He was the author of many books, including the number one bestseller The Closing of the American Mind. Adam Kirsch is a senior editor at The Atlantic and the author of several books of poetry, criticism, and biography. Kirsch lives in New York City.