Philosopher-Kings: The Argument of Plato's Republic by C.D.C. Reeve (English) Pa

Description: Philosopher-Kings by C.D.C. Reeve "Philosopher-Kings is a remarkable book, in the breadth of its scope as well as in the texture of its execution. It constitutes the most ambitious contemporary reading of the Republic Republic as a deeply coherent text, with no loose ends." -Alexander Nehamas, Princeton University FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "Philosopher-Kings is a remarkable book, in the breadth of its scope as well as in the texture of its execution. It constitutes the most ambitious contemporary reading of the Republic, the most persistent, single-minded effort to give a unified reading of this immensely complex text. It is innovative in its attention not to a particular passage, argument, or theory on Platos part, but to the whole of the Republic as a deeply coherent text, with no loose ends." -Alexander Nehamas, Princeton University Author Biography C. D. C. Reeve is Delta Kappa Epsilon Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Review Philosopher-Kings is a remarkable book, in the breadth of its scope as well as in the texture of its execution. It constitutes the most ambitious contemporary reading of the Republic, the most persistent, single-minded effort to give a unified reading of this immensely complex text. It is innovative in its attention not to a particular passage, argument, or theory on Platos part, but to the whole of the Republic as a deeply coherent text, with no loose ends. --Alexander Nehamas, Princeton UniversityReeves brilliant treatment of the unity of Platos Republic is a unique contribution to our understanding of that dialogue. Elegantly written, philosophically rich, his book stands to this day as one of the most creative readings of a Platonic dialogue of the past several decades. No one interested in Platos ethics, political thought, and moral psychology can afford to neglect the striking and provocative way in which Reeve traces the parallel structures of Platos literary masterpiece. --Michael L. Morgan, Indiana University Long Description Philosopher-Kings broke new ground on its first appearance by delivering to an audience accustomed to looking for flaws in Platos thinking an interpretation of the Republic that celebrates the coherence of Platos argument as it ramifies through every cranny of that controversial work. Reeves book swiftly became a classic of Platonic scholarship and has never lost its grip. Its reissue by Hackett is a very welcome event. --G. R. F. Ferrari, University of California, Berkeley Review Quote Reeves brilliant treatment of the unity of Platos Republic is a unique contribution to our understanding of that dialogue. Elegantly written, philosophically rich, his book stands to this day as one of the most creative readings of a Platonic dialogue of the past several decades. No one interested in Platos ethics, political thought, and moral psychology can afford to neglect the striking and provocative way in which Reeve traces the parallel structures of Platos literary masterpiece. --Michael L. Morgan, Indiana University Details ISBN0872208141 Publisher Hackett Publishing Co, Inc Year 2006 ISBN-10 0872208141 ISBN-13 9780872208148 Format Paperback Imprint Hackett Publishing Co, Inc Place of Publication Cambridge, MA Country of Publication United States DEWEY 321.07 Media Book Pages 368 Publication Date 2006-03-15 Subtitle The Argument of Platos Republic Author C.D.C. Reeve Birth 1948 Short Title Philosopher-Kings Language English DOI 10.1604/9780872208148 UK Release Date 2006-03-15 NZ Release Date 2006-03-15 US Release Date 2006-03-15 Illustrations none Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 2006-03-14 Alternative 9781603840354 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:2545846;

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