Understanding Plato's Republic

Understanding Plato s Republic is an accessible introduction to the concepts of justice that inform Plato s Republic, elucidating the ancient philosopher's main argument that we would be better off leading just lives rather than unjust ones * Provides a much needed up to date discussion of The Republic's fundamental ideas and Plato's main argument * Discusses the unity and coherence of The Republic as a whole * Written in a lively style, informed by over 50 years of teaching experience * Reveals rich insights into a timeless classic that holds remarkable relevance to the modern world