Long regarded as the most accurate rendering of Plato's Republic that has yet been published, this widely acclaimed work is the first strictly literal translation of a timeless classic. This second edition includes a new introduction by Professor Bloom, whose careful translation and interpretation of The Republic was first published in 1968. In addition to the corrected text itself there is also a rich and valuable essay—as well as indexes—which will better enable the reader to approach the heart of Plato's intention.
Allan David Bloom Ordine dei libri (cronologico)
14 settembre 1930 – 7 ottobre 1992
Allan Bloom fu un filosofo e saggista americano, celebre per la sua difesa dell'educazione basata sui "Grandi Libri". Acquisì fama per la sua critica all'istruzione superiore americana contemporanea, esprimendo le sue opinioni nel suo libro bestseller.
How higher education has failed democracy and impoverished the souls of today's students.
Republic
- 400pagine
- 14 ore di lettura
"The Republic" deals with almost the whole range of Plato's thought, but is particularly concerned with what makes a well-balanced society and individual. It combines argument with myth to advocate a life organized by reason rather than dominated by leisures and appetites.