Plato's Republic

A Reader's Guide
Erscheinungsjahr 2006
ISBN: 978-0-8264-7466-7
Verlag: Bloomsbury 3PL

Buch, Englisch, 176 Seiten, Format (B × H): 145 mm x 222 mm, Gewicht: 351 g

Reihe: Reader's Guides

An introductory guide to arguably the most famous and influential work of philosophy ever written, Plato's Republic

- Plato's Republic is taught widely on introductory level courses in Philosophy, Ancient Philosophy, Political Philosophy and Classics
- Part of a useful and unique series of guides to major works.

Continuum's Reader's Guides are clear, concise and accessible introductions to classic works of philosophy. Each book explores the major themes, historical and philosophical context and key passages of a major philosophical text, guiding the reader toward a thorough understanding of often demanding material. Ideal for undergraduate students, the guides provide an essential resource for anyone who needs to get to grips with a philosophical text.

Plato's Republic is arguably the most famous and influential work of philosophy ever written. It is certainly among the most widely read and studied, a staple of undergraduate courses that continues to inspire and inform contemporary debates in political philosophy. As such, it is a hugely important and exciting, yet challenging, piece of philosophical writing.
In Plato's 'Republic': A Reader's Guide, Luke Purshouse offers a clear and thorough account of this key philosophical work. The book sets Plato's work in context, introduces the major themes and provides a detailed discussion of the key sections and passages of the text. Purshouse goes on explore some of the areas of thought that the Republic has impacted upon and provides useful information on further reading. This is the ideal companion to study of this most influential and challenging of texts.

Zielgruppe

Introductory Undergraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Purshouse, Luke

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Geschichte der Westlichen Philosophie Antike Philosophie
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Current Affairs
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Theorie, Politische Philosophie
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Systeme Staats- und Regierungsformen, Staatslehre
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Sozialphilosophie, Politische Philosophie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Context
2. Overview of themes
3. Reading the text
4. Reception and Influence
5. Notes for Further Reading
Appendix: Glossary of Greek Terms
Notes
Index

Über Autor(innen)

Luke Purshouse teaches at Malvern College, Worcestershire.