A Written Republic
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A Written Republic
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Author : Yelena Baraz
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2024-11-26
A Written Republic written by Yelena Baraz and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-11-26 with History categories.
Why philosophy was politics by other means for Rome's greatest statesman In the 40s BCE, during his forced retirement from politics under Caesar's dictatorship, Cicero turned to philosophy, producing a massive and important body of work. As he was acutely aware, this was an unusual undertaking for a Roman statesman because Romans were often hostile to philosophy, perceiving it as foreign and incompatible with fulfilling one's duty as a citizen. How, then, are we to understand Cicero's decision to pursue philosophy in the context of the political, intellectual, and cultural life of the late Roman republic? In A Written Republic, Yelena Baraz takes up this question and makes the case that philosophy for Cicero was not a retreat from politics but a continuation of politics by other means, an alternative way of living a political life and serving the state under newly restricted conditions. Baraz examines the rhetorical battle that Cicero stages in his philosophical prefaces—a battle between the forces that would oppose or support his project. He presents his philosophy as intimately connected to the new political circumstances and his exclusion from politics. His goal—to benefit the state by providing new moral resources for the Roman elite—was traditional, even if his method of translating Greek philosophical knowledge into Latin and combining Greek sources with Roman heritage was unorthodox. A Written Republic provides a new perspective on Cicero's conception of his philosophical project while also adding to the broader picture of late-Roman political, intellectual, and cultural life.
The Republic
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Author : Plato
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2023-11-08
The Republic written by Plato and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-08 with Political Science categories.
"The Republic" is a Socratic dialogue, authored by the famed Greek Philosopher Plato around 375 BC, concerning justice, the order and character of the just city-state, and the just man. It is Plato's best-known work, and one of the world's most influential works of philosophy and political theory, both intellectually and historically. In the dialogue, Socrates discusses the meaning of justice and whether the just man is happier than the unjust man with various Athenians and foreigners. They consider the natures of existing regimes and then propose a series of different, hypothetical cities in comparison, culminating in Kallipolis, a utopian city-state ruled by a philosopher-king. They also discuss the theory of forms, the immortality of the soul, and the role of the philosopher and of poetry in society. The dialogue's setting seems to be during the Peloponnesian War.
The Republic And The Laws
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Author : Cicero
language : en
Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks
Release Date : 1998-04-02
The Republic And The Laws written by Cicero and has been published by Oxford Paperbacks this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-04-02 with Literary Collections categories.
`However one defines Man, the same definition applies to us all. This is sufficient proof that there is no essential difference within mankind.' (Laws l.29-30) Cicero's The Republic is an impassioned plea for responsible governement written just before the civil war that ended the Roman Republic in a dialogue following Plato. Drawing on Greek political theory, the work embodies the mature reflections of a Roman ex-consul on the nature of political organization, on justice in society, and on the qualities needed in a statesman. Its sequel, The Laws, expounds the influential doctrine of Natural Law, which applies to all mankind, and sets out an ideal code for a reformed Roman Republic, already half in the realm of utopia. This is the first complete English translation of both works for over sixty years and features a lucid Introduction, a Table of Dates, notes on the Roman constitution, and an Index of Names.
The Republic By Plato
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Author : Bob Luke
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-08-04
The Republic By Plato written by Bob Luke and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-04 with categories.
This book was written in old English, thank you, everybody.the second title, 'concerning justice,' is not the one by which therepublic is quoted, either by aristotle or generally 'i antiquity, and,like the other second titles of the platonic dialogues, may argal beassumed to be of later date. Morgenstern and others hast askedwhe'r the definition of justice, what be the professed purpose, or theconstruction of the state is the principal argument of the work. Theanswer is, that the two blend 'i one, and are two faces of the liketruth; for justice is the decree of the state, and the state is thevisible embodiment of justice under the conditions of human society. Theone is the soul and the other is the corporal agent , and the greek ideal of thestate, as of the individual, is a fair mind 'i a fair corporal agent. 'i hegelianphraseology the state is the reality of which justice is the imagining. Or,described 'i christian language, the kingdom of god is within, and yetdevelops into a temple or external kingdom; 'the house not made withhands, eternal 'i the heavens,' is reduced to the proportions of anearthly building. Or, to use a platonic image, justice and the state arethe warp and the woof which run through all of the texture. And when theconstitution of the state is completed, the conception of justice is notcashiered, yet reappears under the like{{aj}} or divers{{aj}} names throughoutthe work, both as the inner law of the individual soul, and finally asthe principle of rewards and punishments 'i another life. The virtuesare based on justice, of which common honesty 'i buying and sellingis the shadow, and justice is based towards the imagining of good, what be theharmony of the orb, and is reflected both 'i the institutions ofstates and 'i motions of the heavenly corporal agents (cp. Tim. ). The timaeus,which takes up the political something than the ethical side of therepublic, and is chiefly occupied with hypotheses concerning the outwardorb, yet contains many indications that the like law is supposed toreign over the state, over nature, and over man.
Food Republic
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Author : Ann Ang, Daryl Lim Wei Jie, Tse Hao Guang
language : en
Publisher: Landmark Books Pte Ltd
Release Date : 2020
Food Republic written by Ann Ang, Daryl Lim Wei Jie, Tse Hao Guang and has been published by Landmark Books Pte Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with Literary Collections categories.
Editors: Ann Ang, Daryl Lim Wei Jie and Tse Hao Guang Food Republic is a generous serving of Singapore’s food culture: from the making and eating of food, to the sale and hawking of it, our love and hate of it, and the effects of its consumption and deprivation. Food has always been our safe space, our comfort zone: a place where we could freely engage in heated arguments about the best nasi lemak, the most fragrant cendol and whether the standard of the stall has dropped or not. Yet this anthology, featuring more than one hundred literary explorations of our food and food culture, also shows that when people write about food, they often aren’t just talking about food but usually about something else, closer to the heart. Or the bone. Curated from previously published work and selections from an open call, the poems, fiction and non-fiction in Food Republic range from the passionately realised to tantalisingly surreal. Think of it as a buffet, a banquet, an omakase, a smorgasbord, a nasi padang spread, a thali or a rijsttafel – we hope we’ve assembled one to your taste. Come. Eat.
The Republic Hero Classics
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Author : Plato
language : en
Publisher: Legend Press Ltd
Release Date : 2022-05-16
The Republic Hero Classics written by Plato and has been published by Legend Press Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-05-16 with Philosophy categories.
Part of the Hero Classics series “I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing.” The Republic, a pioneering work of political philosophy, is a dialogue that does not feature Plato directly as at the heart is Socrates – his teacher. Even though the conversations between Socrates and Athenians as well as foreigners take place thousands of years ago, the questions Plato addresses in the volume are far from archaic. Should men and women have equal rights? Should rulers be responsible for the well-being of their citizens and the healthcare system in general? Is it ever acceptable to lie, especially if it is a so-called ‘noble lie’? And of course, how far can we stretch social mobility? Although many of Plato’s ideas are utopian and will be regarded as immensely positive aspirations by contemporary society, some conclusions drawn by the thinker might arouse our questioning or even disdain. In particular, Plato argues that censorship can underpin the citizens’ goodness and orderly life of the whole community – an affirmation that is unlikely to be embraced by modern-day democracies. Because the philosopher prefers to construct an imaginary city in order to regard his ideas, his political ruminations can be read with a pragmatic mind but also for its artistic richness and literary thrill as Plato does not shy away from metaphors and allegories. The text is one of the most studied and referenced after the Bible and akin to the Holy text it does not have to be read in a single sitting but rather carefully revised and meditated upon to grasp its nuances and their applicability to our modern lives. It is an insight into the history of human civilization and the functionings of an individual within society – the read that is likely to be worthwhile for an advanced bibliophile and casual reader alike. The Hero Classics series: Meditations The Prophet A Room of One’s Own Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl The Art of War The Life of Charlotte Bronte The Republic The Prince Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave
Plato S Republic An Introduction
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Author : Sean McAleer
language : en
Publisher: Open Book Publishers
Release Date : 2020-11-09
Plato S Republic An Introduction written by Sean McAleer and has been published by Open Book Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-09 with Philosophy categories.
It is an excellent book – highly intelligent, interesting and original. Expressing high philosophy in a readable form without trivialising it is a very difficult task and McAleer manages the task admirably. Plato is, yet again, intensely topical in the chaotic and confused world in which we are now living. Philip Allott, Professor Emeritus of International Public Law at Cambridge University This book is a lucid and accessible companion to Plato’s Republic, throwing light upon the text’s arguments and main themes, placing them in the wider context of the text’s structure. In its illumination of the philosophical ideas underpinning the work, it provides readers with an understanding and appreciation of the complexity and literary artistry of Plato’s Republic. McAleer not only unpacks the key overarching questions of the text – What is justice? And Is a just life happier than an unjust life? – but also highlights some fascinating, overlooked passages which contribute to our understanding of Plato’s philosophical thought. Plato’s 'Republic': An Introduction offers a rigorous and thought-provoking analysis of the text, helping readers navigate one of the world’s most influential works of philosophy and political theory. With its approachable tone and clear presentation, it constitutes a welcome contribution to the field, and will be an indispensable resource for philosophy students and teachers, as well as general readers new to, or returning to, the text.
Understanding Plato S Republic
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Author : Gerasimos Santas
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2010-02-04
Understanding Plato S Republic written by Gerasimos Santas and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-02-04 with Philosophy categories.
Understanding Plato’s Republic is an accessible introduction to the concepts of justice that inform Plato’s Republic, elucidating the ancient philosopher's main argument that we would be better off leading just lives rather than unjust ones Provides a much needed up to date discussion of The Republic's fundamental ideas and Plato's main argument Discusses the unity and coherence of The Republic as a whole Written in a lively style, informed by over 50 years of teaching experience Reveals rich insights into a timeless classic that holds remarkable relevance to the modern world
Malevolent Republic
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Author : K.S. (Kapil Satish) Komireddi
language : en
Publisher: Hurst Publishers
Release Date : 2024-03-28
Malevolent Republic written by K.S. (Kapil Satish) Komireddi and has been published by Hurst Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-03-28 with Political Science categories.
After decades of imperfect secularism, presided over by an often corrupt Congress establishment, Nehru’s diverse republic has yielded to Hindu nationalism. India, the first major democracy to fall to demagogic populism in the twenty-first century, is racing to a point of no return. Since 2014, the ruling BJP has unleashed forces that are irreversibly transforming the country. Indian democracy, honed over decades, is now the chief enabler of Hindu extremism. Bigotry has been ennobled as a healthy form of self-assertion. Anti Muslim vitriol has deluged the mainstream. Religious minorities live in terror of a vengeful majority. Congress now mimics Modi; other parties pray for a miracle. In this highly acclaimed critique of post-Independence India from Nehru to Narendra Modi, revised and expanded with a new chapter, K.S. Komireddi charts the dismaying course of the world’s largest democracy. He argues that the missteps of the nation’s founders, the mistakes of Nehru, the betrayals of his daughter and her sons, the anti-democratic fetish for technocracy carried to extremes by Manmohan Singh—all of them prepared the way for Modi’s march to absolute power. If secularists fail to wrest the republic from Hindu supremacists, Komireddi argues, India may go the way of Yugoslavia and collapse under the burden of sinister ethno-religious nationalism. A gripping short history of modern India, Malevolent Republic is also a passionate plea for India’s reclamation.
Writing The English Republic
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Author : David Norbrook
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1999
Writing The English Republic written by David Norbrook and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
'[A] marvellously original, densely researched study of the English republican imagination.' Tom Paulin, The Independent