Plato''s 'Republic' - An Introduction

Informationen zum Autor Sean Sayers Klappentext This book provides a clear! concise and highly readable introduction to the main themes of Plato's Republic. It covers Plato's social and political thought! his moral philosophy! his epistemology and metaphysics! and his philosophy of art and literature. Plato's theories in all these areas are presented in clear and straightforward terms. They are located in the context of the views of subsequent philosophers and critically assessed in the light of current debates. The contemporary significance of Plato's ideas is emphasised throughout. Written in a lucid and lively style! this book succeeds in making a wide range of fundamental philosophical ideas widely accessible. It provides an ideal introduction to the Republic for students taking courses in philosophy! political and social thought! classical studies! literary theory! religious studies! etc.! as well as for the general reader. Zusammenfassung A clear! lively and highly readable introduction to the main themes of Plato's Republic.

Product details

• Authors: Professor Sean Sayers, Sean Sayers
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 22
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.06.1999
• EAN: 9780748611881
• ISBN: 978-0-7486-1188-1
• No. of pages: 192
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: antiquity to present day; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political theories and the history of ideas; Politikwissenschaft, Verfassung: Regierung und Staat