ABSTRACT
First published in 1894, this book consists of essays by professors Jowett and Campbell about the classic Greek philosopher Plato, and his famous and widely read dialogue The Republic, which is considered one the world’s most influential works. Plato is believed to be the pivotal figure in the development of Western philosophy, and the editors explore this throughout the book along with relations to other Greek dialogues and authors.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part
Essays by the Late Professor Jowett (unfinished)
chapter Essay II
The Kingdom of Evil
chapter Essay III
The State And The Individual
chapter Essay IV
Veracity
part
Essays by Professor Campbell
chapter Essay I|46 pages
On the Structure of the Plato’s Republic and Its Relation to Other Dialogues
chapter Essay II|65 pages
On the Text of this Edition of Plato’s Republic
part Essay III|1 pages
On Plato’s Use of Language.