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Understanding Plato's Republic /

"Understanding Plato's Republic is an accessible introduction to the concepts of justice that inform Plato's Republic, elucidating the ancient philosopher's main argument that we would be better off leading just lives rather than unjust ones. Provides a much needed up to date dis...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Santas, Gerasimos Xenophon
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Chichester, West Sussex, U.K. ; Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.
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Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:"Understanding Plato's Republic is an accessible introduction to the concepts of justice that inform Plato's Republic, elucidating the ancient philosopher's main argument that we would be better off leading just lives rather than unjust ones. Provides a much needed up to date discussion of The Republic's fundamental ideas and Plato's main argument ; Discusses the unity and coherence of The Republic as a whole ; Written in a lively style, informed by over 50 years of teaching experience ; Reveals rich insights into a timeless classic that holds remarkable relevance to the modern world"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xii, 238 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 220-226) and index.
ISBN:9781444320145
1444320149