The Republic of Plato
2 Volume Paperback Set

James Adam (1860–1907) was a Scottish classics scholar who taught at Emmanuel College, Cambridge. A strong defender of the importance of Greek philosophy in a well-rounded education, Adam published a number of Plato's works including Protagoras and Crito. This two-volume critical edition of the Republic (1902) was another major contribution to the field. Though his preface claims 'an editor cannot pretend to have exhausted its significance by means of a commentary,' Adam's depth of knowledge and erudite analysis of the Greek text ensured that his edition remained the standard reference for decades to follow, and it remains a thought-provoking evaluation of one of the great works of Western thought. Volume 1 is devoted to Books 1–5, which discuss justice and the ideal society, while Volume 2 presents Books 6–10, on the place of the philosopher and questions of governance.

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Product details

• Date Published: May 2010
• format: Multiple copy pack
• isbn: 9781108011938
• length: 926 pages

• dimensions: 216 x 139 x 56 mm
• weight: 1.2kg
• availability: Temporarily unavailable - available from TBC