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OverviewPlato of Athens, who laid the foundations of the Western philosophical tradition and in range and depth ranks among its greatest practitioners, was born to a prosperous and politically active family ca. 427 bce. In early life an admirer of Socrates, Plato later founded the first institution of higher learning in the West, the Academy, among whose many notable alumni was Aristotle. Traditionally ascribed to Plato are thirty-six dialogues developing Socrates' dialectic method and composed with great stylistic virtuosity, together with thirteen letters. Republic, a masterpiece of philosophical and political thought, concerns righteousness both in individuals and in communities, and proposes an ideal state organized and governed on philosophical principles. This edition, which replaces the original Loeb edition by Paul Shorey, offers text, translation, and annotation that are fully current with modern scholarship. The Loeb Classical Library edition of Plato is in twelve volumes. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Plato , Christopher Emlyn-Jones , William PreddyPublisher: Harvard University Press Imprint: Loeb Classical Library Volume: 237 Dimensions: Width: 10.80cm , Height: 3.10cm , Length: 16.20cm Weight: 0.453kg ISBN: 9780674996502ISBN 10: 067499650 Pages: 656 Publication Date: 04 February 2013 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Language: English Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationChris Emlyn-Jones is Emeritus Professor of Classical Studies, The Open University, United Kingdom. William Preddy is Retired Head of Classics, Oakham School, Rutland, United Kingdom. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |