The Story
An authoritative new translation of Plato's foundational
work of Western philosophy
The RepublicĀ is Plato's masterwork. It was written 2,400 years ago
and remains one of the most widely read books in the world, famous for both the
richness of its ideas and the virtuosity of its writing. Presented as a
dialogue between Plato's teacher Socrates and various interlocutors, it is an
exhortation to study philosophy, inviting its readers to reflect on the choices
we must make if we are to live the best life available to us. This complex,
dynamic work creates a picture of an ideal society governed not money, power,
or fame, but by philosophy, wisdom, and justice.
For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic
literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700Ā titles,
Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout
history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust theĀ series to
provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by
distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as
up-to-dateĀ translations by award-winning translators.
About the Author
PlatoĀ (c. 427ā347 BC) founded the Academy in Athens, the prototype of all Western universities, and wrote more than twenty philosophical dialogues.
Christopher RoweĀ is a professor of Greek at Durham University, England.
Description
An authoritative new translation of Plato's foundational
work of Western philosophy
The RepublicĀ is Plato's masterwork. It was written 2,400 years ago
and remains one of the most widely read books in the world, famous for both the
richness of its ideas and the virtuosity of its writing. Presented as a
dialogue between Plato's teacher Socrates and various interlocutors, it is an
exhortation to study philosophy, inviting its readers to reflect on the choices
we must make if we are to live the best life available to us. This complex,
dynamic work creates a picture of an ideal society governed not money, power,
or fame, but by philosophy, wisdom, and justice.
For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic
literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700Ā titles,
Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout
history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust theĀ series to
provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by
distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as
up-to-dateĀ translations by award-winning translators.
About the Author
PlatoĀ (c. 427ā347 BC) founded the Academy in Athens, the prototype of all Western universities, and wrote more than twenty philosophical dialogues.
Christopher RoweĀ is a professor of Greek at Durham University, England.
