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Tracing a central theme of Plato's Republic, G. R. F. Ferrari reconsiders in this study the nature and purpose of the comparison between the structure of society and that of the individual soul. In four chapters, Ferrari examines the personalities and social status of the brothers Glaucon and Adeimantus, Plato's notion of justice, coherence in Plato's description of the decline of states, and the tyrant and the philosopher kinga pair who, in their different ways, break with the terms of the citysoul analogy.In addition to acknowledging familiar themes in the interpretation of the Republicthe sincerity of its utopianism, the justice of the philosopher's return to the CaveFerrari provocatively engages secondary literature by Leo Strauss, Bernard Williams, and Jonathan Lear. With admirable clarity and insight, Ferrari conveys the relation between the city and the soul and the choice between tyranny and philosophy. City and Soul in Plato's Republic will be of value to students of classics, philosophy, and political theory alike.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'City and Soul in Plato's Republic'? A: The main theme of the book is the comparison between the structure of society and that of the individual soul, exploring the nature and purpose of this analogy as presented in Plato's Republic.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'City and Soul in Plato's Republic' is G. R. F. Ferrari.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 130 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is paperback.
- Q: When was 'City and Soul in Plato's Republic' published? A: The book was published on September 15, 2005.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in philosophy? A: Yes, the book is designed to be accessible and valuable to students of classics, philosophy, and political theory, making it suitable for beginners.
- Q: Does the book provide a detailed analysis of Plato's concept of justice? A: Yes, G. R. F. Ferrari examines Plato's notion of justice as part of the broader themes discussed in the book.
- Q: Are there any references to other philosophers in the book? A: Yes, Ferrari engages with secondary literature by philosophers such as Leo Strauss, Bernard Williams, and Jonathan Lear.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for advanced studies in political theory? A: Yes, it provides insightful analysis that can benefit both novice and advanced students of political theory.