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This is another in the great very short introduction series, books that live up to their name by offering an accessible introduction to their specialist subject in little more than 100 pages. Index i i 294 291 305 321 335 336 344 355 3611 chapter i introduction therepublicisplatos bestk. The republic bears little resemblance to the type of state that we. A very short introduction julia annas oxford university press. In her commentary on metaphysics books m and n, julia annas. Get free shipping on an introduction to platos republic by julia annas, from. This book introduces readers to some ancient debates to engage with the ancient developments of some themes. A very short introduction by julia annas, hardcover. He was of aristocratic descent, especially on his mothers side. These books offer a great way to an interested reader to ease their way into new or complex subjects, or to introduce themselves to something they feel.
This interpretive introduction provides unique insight into platos republic. But this is of course an option that is possible, although not shared by all scholars. With raphael woolf cicero, on moral ends, translated by raphael woolf, with introduction and notes by julia annas. The most famous sophists were hippias of elis, prodicus of cos, thrasymachus of chalcedon and protagoras of abdera. Aristotle a very short introduction by jonathan barnes is a little commentary to aristotle and his philosophy.
Before we start talking about the best plato books. Which philosopher should i read first if i am new at. A very short introduction very short introductions julia regents professor of philosophy at the university of arizona annas isbn. A very short introduction by julia annas is a commentary and a introduction for beginners to philosophy of ancient greek philosopher plato. Aristotle a very short introduction by jonathan barnes. Coedited with christopher rowe, new perspectives on plato, modern and ancient, harvard university press, 2002. An introduction to platos republic by julia annas waterstones. This lively and accessible book focuses on the philosophy and argument of platos writings, drawing the reader into platos way of doing philosophy and the general themes of his thinking. Measured against such standards her 1980s work on plato simply falls short. But in the later dialogues, socrates gives platos viewsviews that, in some cases, in fact, the historical socrates denied. In short, an unscientific perception of the ineffable nature of the divinity resembles that. Plato immortalized them in many of his dialogues as pompous incompetent fools, a foil to his own hero socrates. Julia annas is regents professor of philosophy at the university of arizona. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
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Plato and aristotle on friendship and altruism julia annas the lysis, one of platos early inconclusive dialogues, deals with friendship or philia the greek term cannot be equated with friendship, but there is no other reasonable translation. The best books on plato five books expert recommendations. These pocketsized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. She is also series editor for the oxford studies in ancient philosophy. Socrates asks the boys lysis and menexenus, who are friends, what a. A very short introduction by jonathan barnes available from rakuten kobo. Annas shows that, rather than rejecting the approach to an ideal society in the republic as generally thought, plato is in both dialogues concerned with the relation of virtue to law, and. This introduction to plato focuses on the philosophy and argument of his writings, drawing the reader into platos way of doing philosophy, and the general themes of his. A very short introduction very short introductions book 79 kindle edition by julia annas. A very short introduction very short introductions amazon.
Plato, who was the student of socrates and the teacher of aristotle, is generally considered to be the most important figure in the development of philosophy. This interpretive introduction provides unique insight into plato s republic. Julia annas is professor of philosophy at the university of arizona and author of several books for oup, including an introduction to platos republic and the morality of happiness. Stressing platos desire to stimulate philosophical thinking in his readers, julia annas here demonstrates the coherence of his main moral argument on the nature of justice, and expounds related concepts of education, human motivation, knowledge and understanding. A very short introduction ebook by jonathan barnes. Because of this, some critics such as julia annas interpret platos ideal of a just state as an allegory for the ideal of the just person. Plato books biography and list of works author of the. Thomas taylors introduction to the philosophy and writings. Books by plato sorted by popularity project gutenberg.
The apology, phaedo and crito of plato, the golden sayings of epictetus, the meditations of marcus aurelius. This lively and accessible book focuses on the philosophy and argument of plato s writings, drawing the reader into plato s way of doing philosophy and the general themes of his thinking. An introduction to platos republic by julia annas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available. Its a very neglected dialogue of platos, and wrongly so, i think. Socrates walks to the athens harbor, the piraeus, with glaucon, platos brother. A very short introduction julia annas very short introductions. A very short introduction by julia annas from waterstones today. Platos teachings have been among the most influential in the history of western civilization.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This is a good general introduction to ancient philosophy. Provides readers with a fresh and lively account of ancient philosophy, discussing its wide variety of themes and styles. Litcharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in the republic, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work. Cambridge university press, cambridge texts in the history of philosophy.
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Cartledge highlights the role of such renowned cities as athens birthplace of democracy and sparta, but he also examines. An introduction to platos republic by annas julia abebooks. Plato was a philosopher in classical greece and the founder of the academy in athens, the first institution of higher learning in the western world. Julia annas, author regents professor of philosophy at the university of arizona. The best books on plato recommended by melissa lane. Buy an introduction to platos republic by julia annas with. Platos republic by julia annas, ii i i ii clarendon press.
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