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This edition of Plato’s Republic (1–2.368c4) is aimed principally at readers without Greek; however, following the main purpose of the Series, a spectrum of needs is catered for, ranging from those studying through the original text to those working with the translation. Greek text with facing-page translation, introduction and commentary.

Table of Contents

Preface Introduction
1. Preliminaries
2. Composition of Republic
3. Dramatic context, characters and structure
4. The cultural background
5. The arguments
(a) Socrates and Cephalus
(b) Socrates and Polemarchus
(c) Socrates and Thrasymachus
(d) Glaucon and Adeimantus
6. Conclusion
7. The text of this edition
Bibliography
Chronology of Plato’s Life and Works
Plato: Republic 1–2.368c4
Commentary
Index

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      Publisher: Liverpool University Press
      Publication Date: 12/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780856687624, 978-0856687624
      ISBN10: 0856687626
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This edition of Plato’s Republic (1–2.368c4) is aimed principally at readers without Greek; however, following the main purpose of the Series, a spectrum of needs is catered for, ranging from those studying through the original text to those working with the translation. Greek text with facing-page translation, introduction and commentary.

      Table of Contents

      Preface Introduction
      1. Preliminaries
      2. Composition of Republic
      3. Dramatic context, characters and structure
      4. The cultural background
      5. The arguments
      (a) Socrates and Cephalus
      (b) Socrates and Polemarchus
      (c) Socrates and Thrasymachus
      (d) Glaucon and Adeimantus
      6. Conclusion
      7. The text of this edition
      Bibliography
      Chronology of Plato’s Life and Works
      Plato: Republic 1–2.368c4
      Commentary
      Index

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