Plato: The Statesman Hardcover - 1995
by Plato; Julia Annas (Editor); Robin Waterfield (Editor)
From the rear cover
The Statesman is Plato's neglected political work, but it is crucial for an understanding of the development of his political thinking. In some respects it continues themes from the Republic, particularly the importance of knowledge as entitlement to rule. But there are also changes: Plato has dropped the ambitious metaphysical synthesis of the Republic, changed his view of the moral psychology of the citizen, and revised his position on the role of law and institutions. In its presentation of the statesman's expertise, the Statesman modifies, as well as defending in original ways, this central theme of the Republic. This new translation is based on the revised Oxford Text of Plato and makes accessible the dialogue to students of political thought in clear and contemporary language. The introduction sets the argument in the context of the development of Plato's thought, and outlines the philosophical and historical background necessary for a full understanding of the text, particularly for a political theory readership.
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- Title Plato: The Statesman
- Author Plato; Julia Annas (Editor); Robin Waterfield (Editor)
- Binding Hardcover
- Pages 124
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Cambridge University Press
- Date 1995-03-23
- ISBN 9780521442626 / 0521442621
- Weight 0.67 lbs (0.30 kg)
- Dimensions 8.82 x 6.28 x 0.55 in (22.40 x 15.95 x 1.40 cm)
- Reading level 1150
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Themes
- Chronological Period: Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
- Cultural Region: Greece
- Library of Congress subjects Political science - Early works to 1800
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 94018077
- Dewey Decimal Code 184
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