The Routledge Guidebook to Plato's Republic

By:

Nickolas Pappas

Format:

Paperback / softback

Series:

The Routledge Guides to the Great Books

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Plato, often cited as a founding father of Western philosophy, set out ideas in the Republic regarding the nature of justice, order, and the character of the just individual, that endure into the modern day. The Routledge Guidebook to Plato’s Republic introduces the major themes in Plato’s great book and acts as a companion for reading the work, examining: The context of Plato’s work and the background to his writing Each separate part of the text in relation to its goals, meanings and impact The reception the book received when first seen by the world The relevance of Plato’s work to modern philosophy, its legacy and influence. With further reading included throughout, this text follows Plato’s original work closely, making it essential reading for all students of philosophy, and all those wishing to get to grips with this classic work.

Author Biography:

Nickolas Pappas is Professor of Philosophy at the City College and Graduate Centre of the City University of New York, where he regularly teaches courses on Plato’s philosophy.

Release date Australia

January 31st, 2013

Author

Nickolas Pappas

Audiences

Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Undergraduate

Illustrations

2 Line drawings, black and white

Pages

336

Series

The Routledge Guides to the Great Books

Dimensions

129x198x28

ISBN-13

9780415668019

Product ID

10360695

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