The Republic: Plato
Philosophy in Focus
By Jeremy Hayward, et al.
February 2007
Hodder Murray
ISBN: 9780340888032
128 Pages, Illustrated, 6 ¾” x 9 ½”
$22.50 Paper Original
SThis book provides an accessible, readable, student-centered guide to Plato's
Republic which is a set text for AQA AS Philosophy.
Through lucid explanation, careful use of modern examples and engaging activities
it leads students towards deeper understanding of Plato's arguments and the wider
philosophical implications of his ideas.
Key features include:
- a biographical introduction setting The Republic in its historical context
- a step-by-step guide through the text of The Republic including key quotes
- tasks and activities to stimulate thought and help readers understand and evaluate
Plato's philosophy
- a critical analysis of the philosophical implications of Plato's ideas
- end-of-chapter key point summaries covering what readers need to know to answer
exam questions on The Republic
- an extensive glossary of key words and ideas
- thorough referencing to enable students to follow up key ideas and quotes in
independent study
- Thorough coverage of the requirements for AQA AS Philosophy
- Accessible explanation of key ideas
- Plentiful quotes from each of the compulsory elements of the set text
- End of unit key point summaries
- Intriguing and relevant tasks and activities
Table of Contents:
The series |
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Notes on the text |
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Introduction |
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1 Background to Greek philosophy and Plato |
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2 An overview of Plato's Republic |
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3 Philosophers and sight lovers |
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4 Why philosophers should rule |
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5 The simile of the wild and dangerous animal |
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6 The simile of the sun |
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7 The simile of the line |
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8 The simile of the cave |
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Glossary |
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Notes |
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Selected bibliography |
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