This is an authoritative new translation of Plato's
''The Republic'' by Christopher Rowe, with notes and an
introduction. 'We set about founding the best city we
could, because we could be confident that if it was good
we would find justice in it'. ''The Republic'', Plato's
masterwork, was first enjoyed 2,400 years ago and
remains one of the most widely-read books in the world:
as a foundational work of Western philosophy, and for
the richness of its ideas and virtuosity of its writing.
Presented as a dialogue between Plato's teacher Socrates
and various interlocutors, it is an exhortation to
philosophy, inviting its readers to reflect on the
choices to be made if we are to live the best life
available to us. This complex, dynamic work creates a
picture of an ideal society governed not by the desire
for money, power or fame, but by philosophy, wisdom and
justice. Christopher Rowe's accurate and enjoyable new
translation remains faithful to the many variations of
the ''Republic's'' tone, style and pace.This edition
also contains a chronology, further reading, an outline
of the work's main arguments and an introduction
discussing Plato's relationship with Socrates, and the
''Republic's'' style, ideas and historical
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