
Plato: Republic Book I
Republic Book I
David Sansone(Editor)
Cambridge University Press
Published on 14. September 2023
Book
Hardback
212 pages
978-1-108-83345-5 (ISBN)
Description
Plato's Republic is a central text in the Western philosophical tradition and also a specimen of its author's exceptional literary and dramatic skill. The first book introduces, and conspicuously fails to answer, the question: What is justice? It also introduces the sophist Thrasymachus, who is quite certain that he knows what justice is, namely that it is nothing other than what the dominant power in the state considers to be in its own interest. The contentious confrontation between Thrasymachus and Socrates sets the stage for Plato's controversial construction of an ideal state in which the true nature of justice will be revealed. The Commentary draws attention to the way Plato anticipates developments in later books, thus serving as an introduction to Republic as a whole. Particular attention is paid to Plato's language and style, so that students of Greek literature as well as philosophy are well served.
Reviews / Votes
'The Commentary does not assume any great knowledge of Greek among its readers, and any and all potential grammatical or syntactical problems are handled with admirable clarity.' Colin Leach, Classics for All 'The volume brings out Plato's stunning variety of ideas, moves, provocations, and dubious spans of argumentation. It draws from an attractively eclectic variety of literature, much of it from the past three decades though with choice older works ... Any philosopher or classicist should consult it continuously when studying, writing about, or teaching the dialogue.' Christopher Moore, Bryn Mawr Classical Review 'This is a fantastic commentary for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students of Ancient Greek.' Bernd Steinbock, Western University 'I have great admiration for this work. His learned and judicious commented edition will be an indispensable and much appreciated working tool for Platonists for many years to come.' Gerard Boter, Exemplaria ClassicaMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
Worked examples or Exercises
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
395 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-108-83345-5 (9781108833455)
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Introduction; Plato: Republic Book I; Commentary.