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Plato's Republic: A Ladybird Expert Book (34) (The Ladybird Expert Series) Hardcover – February 7, 2019

by Angie Hobbs (Author)
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Part of the ALL-NEW LADYBIRD EXPERT SERIES

- Why do humans form societies and what is needed for them to thrive?
- How can women's potential be actualized?
- How can we protect ourselves from demagogues and tyrants?

IMMERSE yourself in the strikingly relevant questions of Plato's influential dialogue, exploring the age old dilemma: Why should I be just? What is a just society, and how can it be created?

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Written by distinguished philosopher and professor Angie Hobbs, Plato's Republic is the essential introduction to a text that helped shape all Western literature and philosophy.

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  1. Part of series
    The Ladybird Expert
  2. Print length
    56 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Michael Joseph
  5. Publication date
    February 7, 2019
  6. Dimensions
    4.75 x 0.3 x 7 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0718188527
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0718188528
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About the Author

Angie Hobbs gained a degree in Classics and a PhD in Ancient Philosophy at the University of Cambridge. After a Research Fellowship at Christ's College, Cambridge, she moved to the Philosophy Department at the University of Warwick; in 2012 she was appointed Professor of the Public Understanding of Philosophy at the University of Sheffield. Her chief interests are in ancient philosophy and literature, ethics and political theory, and she has published widely in these areas, including Plato and the Hero. She contributes regularly to radio and TV programs and other media. She has spoken at the World Economic Forum at Davos, the Houses of Parliament, the Scottish Parliament and Westminster Abbey.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Michael Joseph; Illustrated edition (February 7, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 56 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0718188527
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0718188528
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.75 x 0.3 x 7 inches

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  • Dumas2010
    5.0 out of 5 stars Philosophy for the General Public
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 24, 2023
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    This was a concise yet profound synopsis of a challenging philosophy text. I felt it expounded the main areas of The Republic very clearly and hinted at its weaknesses. Perhaps Ladybird could publish on other key texts in a similar way.
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  • Rodney Jones
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Gem!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 25, 2019
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    The new Ladybird Expert series has provided some great material, but Ms. Hobbs exploration of Plato's masterpiece is beyond excellent. Why cannot all philosophers write in plain English like this author so that the rest of us can understand why the writings of the great thinkers of the past are still important?
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  • Penarth Resident
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great little book!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2022
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    Explains the fundamentals of Plato's philosophy in a straightforward and interesting way.
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  • mr james harper
    5.0 out of 5 stars Essential
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 30, 2021
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    It's The Republic, simple as that. I wouldn't want to live there but it is the first big starement of Western Philosophy - like it or not, it's immense.
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  • Alec Wearing
    5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent short guide to Plato's 'Republic'
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 4, 2019
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    Although the subject is covered quite concisely, the explanations are very clear. The accompanying graphic illustrations are vivid and appropriate. An enjoyable, and highly recommended, overview of the 'Republic'.
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