{"product_id":"the-republic-of-plato","title":"The Republic of Plato","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe definitive translation of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003ePlato's Republic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e, the most influential text in the history of Western philosophy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA cornerstone of Western thought, The Republic remains an unmatched exploration of justice in which lofty ideals collide with the practicalities of human existence. Just as the ancient city-states grappled with the notion of virtue and the proper role of the citizen, so too do we today face profound questions about our own society and its values. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this masterful translation by Allan Bloom, readers encounter Plato's timeless insights with clarity and vigor. And whether you’re approaching this seminal text for the first time or the fiftieth, Bloom’s insightful commentary provides a deeper understanding of Plato’s philosophical arguments. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Republic of Plato \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einvites you to engage with the eternal struggle to define justice and the nature of human flourishing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\"No one else has even come close to balancing Bloom’s fidelity to Greek with intelligible English prose. Add a lengthy, provocative interpretive essay and extensive textual notes, and one could almost be forgiven for playfully referring to the book as Bloom’s Republic.\" -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eNational Review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eAuthor: Allen Bloom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ingram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50543339995234,"sku":"978-1541609372","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1834\/5639\/files\/TheRepublicofPlato.png?v=1790383522","url":"https:\/\/bookstore.zaytuna.edu\/products\/the-republic-of-plato","provider":"Zaytuna College Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}