num_pages: 264
description: Designed for courses in the history of philosophy, social and political theory, government, and Plato specifically, Plato's Republic: Critical Essays will enrich students' understanding of this profoundly influential work. The comprehensive collection covers Plato's social and political thought, his metaphysics and epistemology, his ethical theory, and his attitude towards women. The essays, chosen for their clarity and ability to stimulate student discussion, are related to one another in ways that will help students see the connections among the various strands of Plato's thought. The book includes an index of passages to guide students through parts of the Republic that they find challenging.
language: English
title: Plato's Republic: Critical Essays
titlecomplete: Plato's Republic: Critical Essays (Critical Essays on the Classics Series)
genres: Philosophy
ratings_count: 16
series: Critical Essays on the Classics
publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers