Plato - The Statesman

This new translation is based on the revised Oxford Text of Plato and makes accessible the dialogue to students of political thought in clear and contemporary language. The introduction sets the argument in the context of the development of Plato's thought, and outlines the philosophical and historical background necessary for a full understanding of the text, particularly for a political theory readership.

List of contents

Preface; Introduction; Translator's notes; Chronology of principal events; Bibliography; Biographical note; Statesman; Index.

Summary

This translation and introduction to the "The Statesman", Plato's neglected political work, is crucial to understanding the development of his political thinking. In some respects, it continues themes from the "Republic", particularly the importance of knowledge as an entitlement to rule.

Product details

• Authors: Julia Annas, Plato
• Assisted by: Julia Annas (Editor), Robin Waterfield (Editor), Robin A. Waterfield (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.04.2010
• EAN: 9780521447782
• ISBN: 978-0-521-44778-2
• No. of pages: 124
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 216 mm x 7 mm
• Weight: 167 g
• Series: Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought; Cambridge Texts in the History
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education