Understanding Plato''s Republic

Klappentext "Understanding Plato's Republic" is an accessible introduction to the concepts of justice that inform Plato's Republic, elucidating the ancient philosopher's main argument that we would be better off leading just lives rather than unjust ones Provides a much needed up to date discussion of "The Republic"'s fundamental ideas and Plato's main argumentDiscusses the unity and coherence of "The Republic" as a wholeWritten in a lively style, informed by over 50 years of teaching experienceReveals rich insights into a timeless classic that holds remarkable relevance to the modern world Zusammenfassung Understanding Plato s Republic provides readers with an accessible introduction to the concepts of justice that inform Plato s masterwork, carefully explicating his main argument that we would be better off leading just lives rather than unjust ones.

Product details

• Authors: Gerasimos Santas, Gerasimos Xenophon Santas
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 09.04.2010
• EAN: 9781405120104
• ISBN: 978-1-4051-2010-4
• No. of pages: 256
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: antiquity to present day