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Product Identifiers

PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John

ISBN-100857083139

ISBN-139780857083135

eBay Product ID (ePID)112073082

Product Key Features

Number of Pages416 Pages

Publication NameRepublic : the Influential Classic

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2012

SubjectHistory & Theory, History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical, Utopias

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaPhilosophy, Political Science

AuthorPlato

SeriesCapstone Classics Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.5 in

Item Weight18.4 Oz

Item Length8 in

Item Width5.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2012-452128

Dewey Edition23

TitleLeadingThe

Series Volume Number16

Dewey Decimal321.07

SynopsisThe newest deluxe edition in the bestselling Capstone Classics Series This ancient classic has had a make-over. In recent years these Capstone Classic deluxe editions have caught the book buying publics imagination., The newest deluxe edition in the bestselling Capstone Classics Series This ancient classic has had a make-over. In recent years these Capstone Classic deluxe editions have caught the book buying public's imagination. The volumes of international bestsellers such as Think and Grow Rich and The Art of War have quickly become the market leaders. Now Plato's best known work, one of the most intellectually and historically influential works of philosophy and political theory, has been brought to life in this luxury, hardback, keep-sake edition. This edition includes: Plato's plans for a perfect society characterised by a blend of wisdom, courage, self-discipline and justice Lessons to learn about living according to eternal truths, instead of existing simply for survival and pleasure A new introduction by Tom Butler Bowdon, the classic personal development expert, PHILOSOPHY S MOST INFLUENTIAL TEXT Despite being over 16 centuries old, The Republic still has much to say about what it means to live a good life today. On the surface the book lays out Plato s plan for a perfect society, but The Republic is also an extended metaphor for individual human potential. Plato s ideal state or society is characterized by wisdom, courage, self-discipline and justice; qualities that also motivate and shape a well-balanced person someone who is just or good. This keepsake edition includes an introduction by philosophy and personal development scholar Tom Butler-Bowdon, drawing out lessons for the contemporary reader, and showing the power of The Republic as a guide for success today.

LC Classification NumberJC71