The Republic of Plato

**The definitive translation of the most influential text in this history of Western philosophy** Long regarded as the most accurate rendering of Plato's __Republic__ that has yet been published, this widely acclaimed work is the first strictly literal translation of a timeless classic. In addition to the annotated text, there is also a rich and valuable essay-as well as indices-which will better enable the reader to approach the heart of Plato's intention. This edition includes an introduction by acclaimed critic Adam Kirsch, setting the work in its intellectual context for a new generation of readers. Long Regarded As The Most Accurate Rendering Of Plato's Republic That Has Yet Been Published, This Work Is The First Literal Translation Of This Classic. There Is Annotated Text, An Essay—as Well As Indices—which Will Better Enable The Reader To Approach The Heart Of Plato's Intention. This Edition Includes A New Introduction By Critic Adam Kirsch, Setting The Work In Its Intellectual Context For A New Generation Of Readers.-- Translated And With An Interpretive Essay By Allan Bloom ; With An Introduction By Adam Kirsch. Copyright ©1968 By Allan Bloom. Preface To The Second Edition Copyright © 1991 Adam Kirsch. Introduction To The 2016 Edition Copyright © 2016 -- Verso Of The Title Page. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. The definitive translation of Plato's Republic , the most influential text in the history of Western philosophy Long regarded as the most accurate rendering of Plato's Republic that has yet been published, this widely acclaimed translation by Allan Bloom was the first to take a strictly literal approach. In addition to the annotated text, there is also a rich and valuable essay — as well as indices — which will enable readers to better understand the heart of Plato's intention. This edition includes an introduction by renowned critic Adam Kirsch, setting the work in its intellectual context for a new generation of students and readers. Long regarded as the most accurate rendering of Plato's 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 essay—as well as indexes—which will better enable the reader to approach the heart of Plato's intention. Long regarded as the most accurate rendering of Plato's Republic that has yet been published, this work is the first literal translation of this classic. There is annotated text, an essay--as well as indices--which will better enable the reader to approach the heart of Plato's intention. This edition includes a new introduction by critic Adam Kirsch, setting the work in its intellectual context for a new generation of readers.-- Adapted from back cover Long regarded as the most accurate rendering of Plato's Republic that has yet been published, this work is the first literal translation of this classic. There is annotated text, an essayas well as indiceswhich will better enable the reader to approach the heart of Plato's intention. This edition includes a new introduction by critic Adam Kirsch, setting the work in its intellectual context for a new generation of readers. --adapted from back of book This is Plato's most famous work and is said to be the basis of all Western Philosophy. Translated and introduced by Allan Bloom, and long regarded as the most accurate rendering of Plato’s Republic that has yet been published, this widely acclaimed work is the first strictly literal translation. A model for the ideal state includes discussions of the nature and application of justice, the role of the philosopher in society, the goals of education, and the effects of art upon character The best available English translation... [It] compels intelligent readers to come to grips with what Plato actually wrote.' , American Political Science Review