Plato: The Statesman

by Plato, Julia Annas (Editor), Robin Waterfield (Editor)

Overview

The Statesman is Plato's neglected political work, but it is crucial for an understanding of the development of his political thinking. It continues themes from the Republic, particularly the importance of knowledge as entitlement to rule. But there are also changes: Plato has altered his view of the moral psychology of the citizen, and revised his position on the role of law and institutions. This new translation makes accessible the dialogue to students of political thought and the introduction outlines the philosophical and historical backgrounds.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521442626
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	03/23/1995
Series:	Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought
Edition description:	Revised ed.
Pages:	124
Product dimensions:	5.59(w) x 8.78(h) x 0.55(d)
Lexile:	1150L (what's this?)

About the Author

J.B. Skemp was Professor of Greek in the University of Durham.

Table of Contents

Preface; Introduction; Translator's notes; Chronology of principal events; Bibliography; Biographical note; Statesman; Index.