CliffsNotes^TM on Plato's The Republic

by Thomas Thornburg

• ISBN13: 9780764586705
• ISBN10: 076458670X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-12-01
• Publisher: Cliffs Notes

Summary

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.Considered to be one of the three greatest philosophical tomes of all time, The Republic is Plato's account and interpretation of Socrates' ideas about life, meaning, and the just society. This text has provoked and shaped thought for thousands of years and is as applicable now as it ever was.CliffsNotes on Plato's Republic helps you explore these writings by providing you with summaries and commentaries, book by book. You'll also gain insight into the life and background of the author, Plato, and understand his growth as a philosopher. Other features that help you study include A list of speakers and their descriptions Glossaries to help you fully understand new and unfamiliar terms Character analyses of Socrates, Thrasymachus, and others Critical essays on Plato's flyting, his childhood, and Leonidas A review section to test your knowledge A Resource Center with books, websites, and more for further study Classic literature or modern modern-day treasure - you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

Author Biography

Thomas Thornburg is a former Chairman of Humanities and Chairman of University Research at Ball State University.

Table of Contents

Life and Background of the Author	1	(6)
Plato's World	2	(1)
Plato's Early Life	2	(1)
Plato's Growth as a Philosopher	3	(2)
Plato's Academy	5	(1)
Plato's Later Years	5	(2)
Introduction to the Work	7	(5)
Introduction	8	(1)
A Brief Synopsis	9	(1)
List of Speakers	10	(2)
Critical Commentaries	12	(84)
Section One	13	(2)
Summary	13	(1)
Commentary	13	(1)
Glossary	14	(1)
Section Two	15	(3)
Summary	15	(1)
Commentary	16	(1)
Glossary	17	(1)
Section Three	18	(3)
Summary	18	(1)
Commentary	18	(2)
Glossary	20	(1)
Section Four	21	(3)
Summary	21	(1)
Commentary	22	(1)
Glossary	23	(1)
Section One	24	(5)
Summary	24	(1)
Commentary	25	(2)
Glossary	27	(2)
Section Two	29	(3)
Summary	29	(1)
Commentary	30	(1)
Glossary	31	(1)
Section Three	32	(4)
Summary	32	(1)
Commentary	33	(1)
Glossary	34	(2)
Section One	36	(6)
Summary	36	(1)
Commentary	37	(1)
Glossary	38	(4)
Section Two	42	(2)
Summary	42	(1)
Commentary	42	(1)
Glossary	42	(2)
Section Three	44	(2)
Summary	44	(1)
Commentary	44	(2)
Section One	46	(3)
Summary	46	(1)
Commentary	47	(1)
Glossary	48	(1)
Section Two	49	(3)
Summary	49	(1)
Commentary	50	(1)
Glossary	51	(1)
Section Three	52	(4)
Summary	52	(1)
Commentary	53	(2)
Glossary	55	(1)
Section One	56	(4)
Summary	56	(2)
Commentary	58	(1)
Glossary	58	(2)
Section Two	60	(5)
Summary	60	(3)
Commentary	63	(1)
Glossary	63	(2)
Section One	65	(3)
Summary	65	(1)
Commentary	66	(1)
Glossary	67	(1)
Section Two	68	(3)
Summary	68	(1)
Commentary	69	(1)
Glossary	70	(1)
Section Three	71	(2)
Summary	71	(1)
Commentary	71	(2)
Section One	73	(3)
Summary	73	(1)
Commentary	74	(1)
Glossary	75	(1)
Section Two	76	(2)
Summary	76	(1)
Commentary	76	(1)
Glossary	77	(1)
Section Three	78	(2)
Summary	78	(1)
Commentary	79	(1)
Glossary	79	(1)
Book VIII	80	(5)
Summary	80	(3)
Commentary	83	(1)
Glossary	84	(1)
Book IX	85	(3)
Summary	85	(1)
Commentary	86	(1)
Glossary	87	(1)
Section One	88	(3)
Summary	88	(1)
Commentary	89	(10)
Glossary	99
Section Two	91	(2)
Summary	91	(1)
Commentary	91	(1)
Glossary	92	(1)
Section Three	93	(3)
Summary	93	(1)
Commentary	94	(1)
Glossary	95	(1)
Character Analyses	96	(4)
Socrates	97	(1)
Thrasymachus	97	(1)
Adeimantus	98	(1)
Glaucon	98	(2)
Critical Essays	100	(11)
Plato's Flyting	101	(2)
When Plato Was a Child	103	(2)
Leonidas: Portrait of a Spartan	105	(6)
CliffsNotes Review	111	(3)
CliffsNotes Resource Center	114	(3)
Index	117