The Platonic idea of government. Plato from Athens, who laid the foundations of Western philosophical tradition and is renowned for its breadth and depth, was born around 427 BC into a wealthy and politically active family. As a young man, he admired Socrates, and later founded the first higher education institution in the West, the Academy, which among many distinguished graduates included Aristotle.
The tradition attributed to Plato consists of thirty-six dialogues that develop Socrates’ dialectical method and are written with great stylistic skill, along with thirteen letters. The "Republic," a masterpiece of philosophical and political thought, deals with justice both for individuals and communities, and proposes an ideal state organized and governed according to philosophical principles.
This edition, which replaces the original Loeb edition by Paul Shorey, offers text, translation, and commentary that are fully updated with modern research. The Loeb Classical Library series of Plato includes twelve volumes.
Pages: 560, Year of Publication: 0204, Dimensions: 10.8x10.8cm
