{"product_id":"republic-9","title":"Republic","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTranslated by John Llewelyn Davies and David James Vaughan. With an Introduction by Stephen Watt.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ideas of Plato (c429-347BC) have influenced Western philosophers for over two thousand years. Such is his importance that the twentieth-century philosopher A.N. Whitehead described all subsequent developments within the subject as foot-notes to Plato''s work. Beyond philosophy, he has exerted a major influence on the development of Western literature, politics and theology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eRepublic\u003c\/em\u003e deals with the great range of Plato''s thought, but is particularly concerned with what makes a well-balanced society and individual. It combines argument and myth to advocate a life organized by reason rather than dominated by desires and appetites. Regarded by some as the foundation document of totalitarianism, by others as a call to develop the full potential of humanity, the Republic remains a challenging and intensely exciting work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57305682542974,"sku":"NW9781853264832","price":6.78,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781853264832.jpg?v=1778648371","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/republic-9","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}