Plato's Republic: Critical Essays (Critical Essays on the Classics)

Plato's Republic: Critical Essays (Critical Essays on the Classics) by Kraut, Richard. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780847684939.

Designed for courses in the history of philosophy, social and political theory, government, and Plato specifically, Platos Republic: Critical Essays will enrich students understanding of this profoundly influential work. The comprehensive collection covers Platos social and political thought, his metaphysics and epistemology, his ethical theory, and his attitude towards women. The essays, chosen for their clarity and ability to stimulate student discussion, are related to one another in ways that will help students see the connections among the various strands of Platos thought. The book includes an index of passages to guide students through parts of the Republic that they find challenging.