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: Readers often praise the translation for being "brass tacks"—treating the text as a timeless guide to the permanent nature of politics.
: A defining feature of this edition is the extensive essay at the back. It maps the dialogue’s high points onto the passions of modern readers, exploring why Plato’s vision of the ideal city ( Kallipolis ) remains both "attractive and repulsive" today. Core Themes Explored Plato's Republic [Allan Bloom's translation]
The dialogue itself centers on two massive questions: and Is the just person happier than the unjust person? . : Readers often praise the translation for being
: Readers often praise the translation for being "brass tacks"—treating the text as a timeless guide to the permanent nature of politics.
: A defining feature of this edition is the extensive essay at the back. It maps the dialogue’s high points onto the passions of modern readers, exploring why Plato’s vision of the ideal city ( Kallipolis ) remains both "attractive and repulsive" today. Core Themes Explored
The dialogue itself centers on two massive questions: and Is the just person happier than the unjust person? .