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The Republic (Paperback)

by Plato (Author), Alan Bloom (Editor), Allan Bloom (Translator) "Socrates: I went down to the Piraeus yesterday with Glaucon, son of Ariston, to pray to the goddess; and, at the same time, I wanted..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 512 pages
  • Publisher: Basic Books; New edition edition (12 Sep 1991)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0465069347
  • ISBN-13: 978-0465069347
  • Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.7 x 3.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 367,127 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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Long regarded as the most accurate rendering of Platos 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 essayas well as indexeswhich will better enable the reader to approach the heart of Platos intention.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Readable, accurate, exciting, intellectual, 16 Jan 1999
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Bloom's notes show you how his literal translation brings the development of Plato's key concepts clearly into the Enlish. He refuses to recast Plato's thinking according to current cultural wisdom. Combined with his excellent intrepretive assay at the back of the book, it becomes clear why this book is at the base of Western thinking and how it powerfully addresses our deepest cultural and philosophical issues. And, if you've had even a little classical Greek, this is the translation to get.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent translation with deep, inciteful endnotes., 20 Aug 1998
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This translation of the book that, set the standard upon which all other discussions of the perfect political system are based, is the clearest translation I have read. The interpretive essay at the end enhances the Socratic discussion that takes place in the book. Mr. Bloom did an excellent job of adding endnotes to allow the readers extra insights and more avenues for exploration once through with the book. This is a must have for any classical collection.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A clear translation..., 9 Jan 1999
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Allan Bloom's traslation of Plato's Republic is a fine one; it makes for clear reading and includes an interesting interpretive essay along with a wealth of endnotes that help for future research on the subject. Plato's Republic is a must-read; if one is interested in reading through it I would recommend Bloom's translation.
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