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Plato: Republic
Plato, G. M. A. Grube, ...
Hackett Publishing Company, 1992
Best Translator of Plato
Grube is the most accurate and faithful translator of Plato. Unlike most other translators, in particular the horrendous Allan Bloom, Grube was both a first rate Greek scholar and had no ax to grind. You are always in good hands with one of his translations.
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Plato Five Dialogues: Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Meno, Phaedo
Hackett Publishing Company, 1981
Wonderful translation
Since it is certainly not my place to review Plato's philososphy, I shall here simply comment on Grube's translation. With the possible exception of the Euthyphro, these are all very, very important dialogues, and, as such, it is important that the translation be ...
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Five Dialogues
Plato
Hackett Publishing Company, 2002
The Core of Greek Philosophy Contained 156 Pages
I am not going to give you a synopsis of each dialogue. What I will say is that this is easily one of the most important reads of modern times. Most people would say that if you are interested in the art of philosophy then this is a must. I am willing to go a step ...
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Plato's Phaedo
Plato
Hackett Publishing Company, 1977
Socrates' final hours
Socrates is unique among philosophers, not just for his place among the early Greek philosophers, but also for the fact that he is the most famous philosopher to never write his own books. What we know of Socrates comes from contemporary accounts and students, most ...
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Plato's Republic
G.M.A. Grube
Hackett Publishing Company, 1983
Life in an unreal ideal world...
Plato's 'Republic' is one of the most important works of ancient Greek philosophy, and one of the foundation pieces of political science and political philosophy of that and subsequent ages. It was one of the first pieces I read when undertaking a political science ...
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The Trial and Death of Socrates
Plato
Hackett Pub Co Inc, 2001
The Trial and Death of Socrates
This is a must for anyone who is interested in the writings of Plato and what little we know about Socrates. The footnotes provide excellent refrences to phrases, gods and place names that the average reader may not be familiar with.
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Meno
Plato
Hackett Publishing Company, 1976
Can Virtue Be Taught?
. For such a short story, so much is said. Reading Plato answers many questions and exposes the framework of so many later writers of history, a classic that should be read and contemplated. Spending the time reading on Plato's Meno reaps much, far more valuable than ...
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The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius)
Bobbs-Merrill, 1963
With the aim of making the philosophy of Marcus Aurelius approachable for a contemporary reader, author Méric Casaubon introduces the historical and philosophical milieu that resulted in one of the remarkable philosophical classics of all time.
Long remembered for his unmistakable wisdom and the golden age attributed to his peaceful rule, Marcus ...
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Plato's Thought
G. M. A. Grube
Hackett Publishing Company, 1980
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