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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 321.07 EAN: 9780393314670 ISBN: 0393314677 Label: W. W. Norton & Company Manufacturer: W. W. Norton & Company Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 317 Publication Date: 1996-08 Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company Studio: W. W. Norton & Company Editorial Review: Product Description: A reissue of Plato's work on political philosophy, this new translation aims to provide an accurate rendition of the work. Book Description: This is a completely new translation of one of the great works of Western political thought. In addition to Tom Griffith's vivid, dignified and accurate rendition of Plato's text, this edition is suitable for students at all levels and contains: an introduction that assesses the cultural background to the Republic, its place within political philosophy, and its general argument; succinct notes in the text; an analytical summary of content; a full glossary of proper names; a chronology of important events; and a guide to further reading. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Good it wasn't as new as I thought it would've been but it was still good condition. I was satisfied with duration of time it to be delivered to me and overall, i would say very good. Rating: - The ultimate Socratic dialogue? "The Republic" is Plato's classical utopia, and perhaps one of the most controversial political texts ever written. It's so absurd that some people deny that Plato really meant it! Strange Aristotle never noticed. And yet, those who believe that "The Republic" shouldn't be taken literally probably have a point. Plato himself didn't take "The Republic" absolutely literally either. "The Republic" describes a hierarchical caste society ruled by a militarized, collectivist elite. The elite ... Read More Rating:  - Understand the strengths and weaknesses of the Griffith translationThis version of the Republic (translated by Tom Griffith) is pleasant and readable; it definitely has its moments and would probably be a good way to first encounter the dialogue. But do not use it for serious study, since the translation can be quite free and sometimes confusing. For instance, the word usually translated as "advantageous" (sumpheron) in Thrasymachus's argument is rendered as "good for." This is a nice attempt to capture the meaning in a natural way - but I personally wouldn't play around ... Read More Rating:  - Classic ReadOf course, Plato's work is nothing short of timeless. However, I recently found a hard-paperback version of this book that I would have liked to have more than this flimsy paperback format. Rating: - Best Translator of PlatoGrube is the most accurate and faithful translator of Plato. Unlike most other translators, in particular the horrendous Allan Bloom, Grube was both a first rate Greek scholar and had no ax to grind. You are always in good hands with one of his translations. |
