{"product_id":"republic-9780199535767","title":"Republic","description":"The central work of one of the West's greatest philosophers, \u003cem\u003eThe Republic of Plato\u003c\/em\u003e is a masterpiece of insight and feeling, the finest of the Socratic dialogues, and one of the great books of Western culture. This new translation captures the dramatic realism, poetic beauty, intellectual vitality, and emotional power of Plato at the height of his powers. Deftly weaving three main strands of argument into an artistic whole--the ethical and political, the aesthetic and mystical, and the metaphysical--Plato explores in \u003cem\u003eThe Republic\u003c\/em\u003e the elements of the ideal community, where morality can be achieved in a balance of wisdom, courage, and restraint. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Series: \u003c\/strong\u003eFor over 100 years \u003cstrong\u003eOxford World's Classics\u003c\/strong\u003e has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRobin Waterfield is a distinguished translator and author. Previously a consultant editor for Collins-Harvill, his translations of Plato include \u003cem\u003ePhilebus\u003c\/em\u003e (1982), \u003cem\u003eTheatetus\u003c\/em\u003e (1987), \u003cem\u003eEarly Socratic Dialogues\u003c\/em\u003e (1987), and \u003cem\u003eSymposium\u003c\/em\u003e (WC, Jan, 1994).\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50606445592850,"sku":"9780199535767","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_32b10bbd-42ee-406e-a57f-be9cde61ebda.jpg?v=1775631894","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/republic-9780199535767","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}