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Plato's 'Republic': An Introduction
- Sean McAleer (author)
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| Title | Plato's 'Republic' |
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| Subtitle | An Introduction |
| Contributor | Sean McAleer (author) |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.11647/OBP.0229 |
| Landing page | https://www.openbookpublishers.com/books/10.11647/obp.0229 |
| License | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ |
| Copyright | Sean McAleer |
| Publisher | Open Book Publishers |
| Publication place | Cambridge, UK |
| Published on | 2020-11-06 |
| ISBN | 978-1-80064-053-5 (Paperback) |
| 978-1-80064-054-2 (Hardback) | |
| 978-1-80064-055-9 (PDF) | |
| 978-1-80064-633-9 (HTML) | |
| 978-1-80064-058-0 (XML) | |
| 978-1-80064-056-6 (EPUB) | |
| 978-1-80064-057-3 (MOBI) | |
| Short abstract | This book is a lucid and accessible companion to Plato’s Republic, throwing light upon the text’s arguments and main themes, placing them in the wider context of the text’s structure. In its illumination of the philosophical ideas underpinning the work, it provides readers with an understanding and appreciation of the complexity and literary artistry of Plato’s Republic. |
| Long abstract | This book is a lucid and accessible companion to Plato’s Republic, throwing light upon the text’s arguments and main themes, placing them in the wider context of the text’s structure. In its illumination of the philosophical ideas underpinning the work, it provides readers with an understanding and appreciation of the complexity and literary artistry of Plato’s Republic. McAleer not only unpacks the key overarching questions of the text – What is justice? And Is a just life happier than an unjust life? – but also highlights some fascinating, overlooked passages which contribute to our understanding of Plato’s philosophical thought. Plato’s 'Republic': An Introduction offers a rigorous and thought-provoking analysis of the text, helping readers navigate one of the world’s most influential works of philosophy and political theory. With its approachable tone and clear presentation, it constitutes a welcome contribution to the field, and will be an indispensable resource for philosophy students and teachers, as well as general readers new to, or returning to, the text. |
| Print length | 348 pages (xxviii+320) |
| Language | English (Original) |
| Dimensions | 156 x 24 x 234 mm | 6.14" x 0.95" x 9.21" (Paperback) |
| 156 x 27 x 234 mm | 6.14" x 1.06" x 9.21" (Hardback) | |
| Weight | 1458g | 51.43oz (Paperback) |
| 1851g | 65.29oz (Hardback) | |
| Media | 21 illustrations |
| OCLC Number | 1224954874 |
| LCCN | 2019394571 |
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Contents
1. Fathers and Sons: Book I
(pp. 1–24)- Sean McAleer
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3. A Fresh Start: Book II
(pp. 55–74)- Sean McAleer
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9. The Philosopher’s Virtues: Book VI
(pp. 175–190)- Sean McAleer
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11. The Allegory of the Cave: Book VII
(pp. 211–228)- Sean McAleer
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13. The Republic’s Second Question Answered: Three and a Half Arguments that the Just Life is Happier, Book IX
(pp. 251–274)- Sean McAleer
14. Are We There Yet? Books VIII–IX
(pp. 275–298)- Sean McAleer
Afterword
(pp. 299–304)- Sean McAleer
Introduction
(pp. viii–xxvii)- Sean McAleer
Contributors
Sean McAleer
(author)Professor of Philosophy at University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire