Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Plato and the Republic - Hardcover

Pappas, Nickolas

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 041509531X ISBN 13: 9780415095310

Publisher: Routledge, 1995

Synopsis

Plato is one of the most important figures in Western thought; the Republic is his most important, and most widely studied, work. This GuideBook will steer the reader clearly through this work.
Plato and the Republic will introduce and assess:
* Plato's life and the background to the Republic
* The text and ideas of the Republic
* Plato's continuing importance to Western thought
Ideal for students coming to Plato for the first time, this GuideBook will be vital for all students of Plato in philosophy, politics and classics at all levels.

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Review

'Admirably clear and accessible... Throughout one gets the sense of a skilful lecturer who is adept at rendering Plato's thoughts into terms that contemporary students will understand.' - Mind on the first edition; 'It is a helpful book designed for the beginner, but does not shirk difficulties. It is difficult to imagine a more helpful book to put in the hands of a student, and should go immediately onto all reading lists.' - Greece and Rome on the first edition

Synopsis

This Routledge Philosophy GuideBook introduces one of the greatest works of Western thought, Plato's Republic . The Republic is the most studied work of philosophy and is a key work in introductory philosophy, ancient philosophy and political theory courses. Indeed, the influence of the arguments and positions that Plato puts forward in the Republic are found in nearly every subject and make a familiarity with the text essential for all students. Nikholas Pappas' approach allows the student to grasp the overall argument of the Republic as well as the individual arguments Plato uses to sustain that argument. Plato's life and the epublic are placed in their historical and philosophical context. Pappas combines an elucidation of Plato's reasoning with a critical commentary on his doctrines. He is able to examine in detail Plato's distinct and lasting philosophical contributions, notably concerning the nature of justice, the difference between knowledge and opinion, and the dangers of poetry. Plato and the Republic is ideal for students coming to philosophy or politics for the first time.

The profound influence of the Republic across the history of ideas cannot be overstate with the guidance of this book, the student will have a distinct advantage in their subsequent studies.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 041509531X
• ISBN 13: 9780415095310
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 246