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Plato

The Republic

Plato( )
Author: Plato,
Editor: Ferrari, G. R. F.
Translator: Griffith, Tom
Contribution by: Geuss, Raymond
Skinner, Quentin
Series title:Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought Ser.
ISBN:978-0-521-48443-5
Publication Date:Sep 2000
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Book Format:Paperback
List Price:USD $18.99
Book Description:

In this rendition, first published in 2000, Ferrari and Griffith have produced a vivid, dignified and accurate textbook of one of the great works of Western political thought. It contains an expanded introduction assessing the cultural and political background and general argument; text notes; summary of content; full glossary; chronology of events; and guide to further reading.

Book Details
Pages:436
Detailed Subjects: Political Science / Utopias
Political Science / History & Theory
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):5.46 x 8.463 x 1.17 Inches
Book Weight:1.34 Pounds
Author Biography
Plató (Author)
Plato was born c. 427 B.C. in Athens, Greece, to an aristocratic family very much involved in political government. Pericles, famous ruler of Athens during its golden age, was Plato's stepfather. Plato was well educated and studied under Socrates, with whom he developed a close friendship. When Socrates was publically executed in 399 B.C., Plato finally distanced himself from a career in Athenian politics, instead becoming one of the greatest philosophers of Western civilization. Plato extended Socrates's inquiries to his students, one of the most famous being Aristotle.

Plato's The Republic is an enduring work, discussing justice, the importance of education, and the qualities needed for rulers to succeed. Plato felt governors must be philosophers so they may govern wisely and effectively. Plato founded the Academy, an educational institution dedicated to pursuing philosophic truth. The Academy lasted well into the 6th century A.D., and is the model for all western universities. Its formation is along the lines Plato laid out in The Republic.

Many of Plato's essays and writings survive to this day. Plato died in 347 B.C. at the age of 80.

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