The Republic of Plato: Second Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.33 (602 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0465069347 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 512 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This second edition includes a new introduction by Professor Bloom, whose careful translation and interpretation of The Republic was first published in 1968. Long regarded as the most accurate rendering of Plato’s Republic that has yet been published, this widely acclaimed work is the first strictly literal translation of a timeless classic. In addition to the corrected text itself there is also a rich and valuable essayas well as indexeswhich will better enable the reader to approach the heart of Plato’s intention.
The author of many books, including The Closing of the American Mind, he is also the translator of Rousseau’s Emile (Basic Books, 1979).. Allan Bloom is professor of social thought at the University of Chicago
Language Notes Text: English (translation) Original Language: Greek
Challenging but rewarding; helpful interpretive essay C. E. Stevens Of "The Republic" I will say little; what more can be said that has not been said already? Through this book, the reader is exposed to one of the greatest intellects in history, and a variety of provocative ideas that have influenced writers and thinkers for millennia. That said, it is a challenging read; also, following the logic of Plato/Socrates can be difficult at times, and there are times when it feels like not all assumptions behind the arguments are thoroughly proven. Still, even for the genera. "and find it to still be one of the best." according to DWG. I have been using Bloom's translation for years and find it to still be one of the best.. MC mike Still reading it, but so far i give it 5 stars. it goes without saying.