The Republic of Plato
By Plato
Translated, and with interpretive essay, by Allan Bloom
Read by Adam Verner
Unabridged
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2 Formats: CD
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2 Formats: Library CD
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ISBN: 9781668617618
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ISBN: 9781668617601
| Runtime: | 20.61 Hours |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Philosophy |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
The definitive translation of Plato's Republic, the most influential text in the history of Western philosophyLong regarded as the most accurate rendering of Plato's Republic that has yet been published, this widely acclaimed translation by Allan Bloom was the first to take a strictly literal approach. In addition to the annotated text, there is also a rich and valuable essay -- as well as indices -- which will enable readers to better understand the heart of Plato's intention.
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Author
Author Bio: Plato
Plato (c. 427–347 BC) stands with Socrates and Aristotle as one of the shapers of the whole intellectual tradition of the West. He founded in Athens the Academy, the first permanent institution devoted to philosophical research and teaching, and the prototype of all Western universities.
Author Bio: Allan Bloom
Allan Bloom (1930-1992) was a professor of social thought at the University of Chicago. He was the author of many books, including the number one bestseller The Closing of the
American Mind.
Adam Kirsch is a poet, critic, and an editor of the Wall Street Journal’s weekend review section. His work appears regularly in the New York Review of
Books, New Yorker, Tablet, and other publications. He is the author of three books of poems and several books of criticism and biography.
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Details
Details
| Available Formats : | CD, Library CD |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Philosophy |
| Runtime: | 20.61 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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