Republic (Hackett Classics) 1st Edition by Plato (PDF)

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This edition includes a select bibliography, a synopsis of each book, a glossary of terms, a glossary and index of names, and a general index. “Reeve’s new translation of Republic is the one to order for students. . . . Reeve draws on his thorough understanding of Plato’s central work to provide an informed translation and properly brief supporting apparatus. A highlight is the concise, substantive Introduction that usefully encapsulates much of Reeve’s own scholarship.” —P.W. Wakefield, in CHOICE

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⭐While the book was written in 380 BCE it is, perhaps, more relevant today than at any time in its history. You would almost think that Plato had pulled a Dr. Who and transported himself to 2018 before sitting down to write. It couldn’t be more tailored to the political, social, and economic environment in which we currently find ourselves.Plato/Socrates use elenctic (i.e. Socratic) questioning to explore human happiness and the specific virtue of justice. Socrates believed: “by curing people of the hubris of thinking they know when they do not…makes them happier and more virtuous than anything else.”Socrates and his friends pursue this journey by defining the ideal city – Kallipolis—and its rulers and constitution, the idea being that truth is often easier to discern on a large scale (i.e. a city) that can then be applied on a smaller scale (i.e. the individual).The debate focuses on the four virtues of an ideal city—wisdom, courage, temperance, and justice. And results in the conclusion that the human soul is made up of three parts—the appetitive, spirited, and rational—and that virtue, ultimately proven to be the source of happiness exists when the three are in balance and harmony.Socrates ultimately defines five political/economic models—philosopher/king, timocracy, oligopoly, democracy, and tyranny. And he ranks them, from good to bad, in the order listed, essentially arguing that they form an inverse ladder in which one inevitably deteriorates into the latter.That means, in essence, that oligopoly inevitably deteriorates into democracy, which he clearly doesn’t not hold in very high esteem. Freedom, by his logic, is unsustainable. In the simplest terms, the unfettered pursuit of freedom by everyone ultimately leads to conflict and that, in turn, inevitably leads to a race for power defined by manipulation, deception, and injustice.As a result, democracy inevitably leads to tyranny as the ruling class preys—quite deceitfully—on the fears of the masses that they, the masses, are being sidelined and their interests ignored. Sound familiar?The elenctic, commonly known as the Socratic method, has been largely stripped from our political and academic discourse. People are sure of what they know and don’t want to know anything else. The thirst for victory has, as a result, crushed the thirst for knowledge.There are many reasons for this. Technology, which gave rise to the echo chamber, has certainly contributed. Impatience has also played a big role. Elenctic takes time and our collective attention spans have dwindled to near nothing. Education, I believe Plato would say, however, is probably the real culprit. Oppression, sheltering, and victimization have replaced Plato’s definition of the ideal education: physical training, musical training (including prose and speech), mathematics, and dialectic.On the surface, critics will find no shortage of targets in the logic. More than anything else, however, both the argument and any criticism that might be drawn, reflect the imprecision of language itself and the difficultly this presents for philosophers willing to tackle the biggest and most relevant issues of life.That, however, simply reinforces Plato’s encouragement to ask more questions, listen more attentively with an open mind, and never assume you know the real answer. Which is why his ultimate encouragement it seems to me is not to admire things that are beautiful or just, but to truly understand what beauty and justice are. Sadly, I can think of no leader today who is doing anything even remotely close to that.Read it. It will make you a better leader, citizen, parent, friend, and person.

⭐If you have any interest in Platos philosophy, this is one of his two essential works, the other being Laws. Impressive dialectics, writings on a vast number of subjects, and a well sized, cheap, paperback version. Perfect for you, or as a gift for a friend looking to get started in philosophy.

⭐This is really the “go to” edition for those looking to enter the world of Plato’s Republic. Not only is the translation very clear and accurate (at least from what I can tell comparing other translations and looking at scholarly reviews) but the translation is rendered into direct speech (labeling the speakers) – which means that there will never be any confusion as to who is talking (no small concern for such a large and complex work – even if it is artificial). There are also footnotes at the bottom of the pages that help refer you to other parallel sections of the work, identify the origins of various sayings, and make clear cultural or mythological references. An index and a very helpful and clear introduction round things out – making this the best choice from which to start one’s study of the Republic. For me, what really sets this translation apart is its clarity – at every turn Reeve’s translation really tries to help the student in this regard; the Republic is complex enough, so why not make it as clear as possible?

⭐No need to talk about Plato and say what everyone knows, so I’ll just review the edition itself. The translation is very good, among the best out there, and I recommend it over any other.The book itself is good quality, good paper and easy to write on (that helps people that like to underline and make notes in the side). A recommended buy.

⭐I did a direct comparison between this and the Bloom translation, and this was by far better. Reeve makes the same points but in a far more clear way. I have read 3 other translations and this is by the far the best. Reeve really has spent a life time understanding this work and it shows.

⭐Unlike many translations, Reeve’s is written in plain speech, intelligible to the modern English speaker. Don’t bother with other “classics” label versions—they’re often made with out-of-copyright text from a century ago, so they tend not to have modern concessions like quotation marks.Seriously, we all love quotation marks. Buy this version.

⭐The words in the book are very hard but that’s great cause i can improve my English like this

⭐Plato is the bomb. This translation by CDC Reeve is the bomb.

⭐Great to see who is talking when reading the text. Nice cover too.

⭐Fantastic book, easy to understand commentary in the beginning with a fine translation of the dialogues.Could do with some cover art aesthetics, if you care about such things.

⭐Good product. Satisfied

⭐Item arrived on time. It was described as “new” but it was not pristine by any means. It had a sticker wrapped around the lower spine that took me 15 minutes to take off — very carefully with a curved exacto knife. And then it did not look good at all. You would never be able to give this as a gift, for instance. But I wanted this edition, and I am willing to live with a less than perfect physical copy.

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