Plato's Republic an introduction
This book is a lucid and accessible companion to Plato's Republic, throwing light upon the text's arguments and main themes, placing them in the wider context of the text's structure. In its illumination of the philosophical ideas underpinning the work, it provides readers with an und...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Cambridge :
Openbook Publishers
2020.
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009745266606719 |
| Sumario: | This book is a lucid and accessible companion to Plato's Republic, throwing light upon the text's arguments and main themes, placing them in the wider context of the text's structure. In its illumination of the philosophical ideas underpinning the work, it provides readers with an understanding and appreciation of the complexity and literary artistry of Plato's Republic. McAleer not only unpacks the key overarching questions of the text - What is justice? And Is a just life happier than an unjust life? - but also highlights some fascinating, overlooked passages which contribute to our understa. |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (xxvi, 316 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
