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Socrates' second sailing : on Plato's "Republic" by Seth Benardete; University of Chicago Press is a philosophy book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Socrates' second sailing : on Plato's "Republic" about?

In this section-by-section commentary, Benardete argues that Plato's <i>Republic</i> is a holistic analysis of the beautiful, the good, and the just. This book provides a fresh interpretation of the <i>Republic</i> and a new understanding of philosophy as practiced by Plato and Socrates.<br> <br> "Cryptic allusions, startling paradoxes, new questions . . . all work to give brilliant new insights into the Platonic text."—Arlene W. Saxonhouse, <i>Political Theory</i><br>

Who reads Socrates' second sailing : on Plato's "Republic"?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Seth Benardete; University of Chicago Press
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press
Published
1992
Language
EN
ISBN
9780226042442
Category
philosophy
Subjects
Political Science, History, Philosophy
Rating
4.28 / 5 (18 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-13

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