Plato: The Statesman (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521442626)

The Statesman is Plato's neglected political work, but it is crucial for an understanding of the development of his political thinking. It continues themes from the Republic, particularly the importance of knowledge as entitlement to rule. But there are also changes: Plato has altered his view of the moral psychology of the citizen, and revised his position on the role of law and institutions. This new translation makes accessible the dialogue to students of political thought and the introduction outlines the philosophical and historical backgrounds.

Author: Plato
ISBN-10: 0521442621
ISBN-13: 9780521442626
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 03/23/1995
Pages: 124
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.67lbs
Size: 8.82h x 6.28w x 0.55d