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Jim Barclay
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Brought to you by Penguin.
This Penguin Classic is performed by Jim Barclay, best known for their roles in The Young Ones and Jeeves and Wooster. This definitive recording includes an introduction by Christopher Rowe, also read by Jim Barclay.
We set about founding the best city we could, because we could be confident that if it was good we would find justice in it.
The Republic, Plato's masterwork, was first enjoyed 2,400 years ago and remains one of the most widely read books in the world: as a foundational work of Western philosophy and for the richness of its ideas and virtuosity of its writing. Presented as a dialogue between Plato's teacher Socrates and various interlocutors, it is an exhortation to philosophy, inviting its listeners to reflect on the choices to be made if we are to live the best life available to us. This complex, dynamic work creates a picture of an ideal society governed not by the desire for money, power or fame, but by philosophy, wisdom and justice.
Christopher Rowe's accurate and enjoyable new translation remains faithful to the many variations of the Republic's tone, style and pace. This edition also contains a chronology, further reading, an outline of the work's main arguments and an introduction discussing Plato's relationship with Socrates, and the Republic's style, ideas and historical context.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-09-2022
Great modern translation.
I highly recommend this translation especially if you are new to Plato or philosophy. The performance is top notch. Essential 101 readings for anyone even remotely interested in the concept of justice. Enjoy!
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- Anonymous User
- 24-07-2021
Great modern translation
Christopher Rowe's provides a great translation that improves the readability of Republic for modern audiences and non-specialists without compromising its authenticity as one of western philosophy's most foundational texts. It's brought to life by a lively and enthusiastic reading by Jim Barclay. Republic remains a remarkably wholistic philosophical text as its scope, despite its reputation, is not limited to political and moral philosophy but extends deeply into discussions on epistemology and metaphysics as well. I strongly recommend this audiobook to anyone interested in classic literature or philosophy.
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