The Republic of Plato
The Republic of Plato
James Adam (1860–1907) was a Scottish classics scholar who taught at Emmanuel College, Cambridge. A strong defender of the importance of Greek philosophy in a well-rounded education, Adam published a number of Plato's works including Protagoras and Crito. This two-volume critical edition of the Republic (1902) was another major contribution to the field. Though his preface claims 'an editor cannot pretend to have exhausted its significance by means of a commentary,' Adam's depth of knowledge and erudite analysis of the Greek text ensured that his edition remained the standard reference for decades to follow, and it remains a thought-provoking evaluation of one of the great works of Western thought. Volume 2 examines Books 6–10, which discuss the place of the philosopher and questions of governance.
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9781108011921
544 pages
216 × 31 × 140 mm
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Table of Contents
- Book VI
- Appendices to Book VI
- Book VII
- Appendices to Book VII
- Book VIII
- Appendices to Book VIII
- Book IX
- Appendices to Book IX
- Book X
- Appendices to Book X
- Additions and corrections
- Indexes.
