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- Language
- English
- Published in
- Publisher
- The Bobbs-Merrill
- Pages
- 100
- ISBN
- 9780672602306
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Original edition details
Other editions (65)
Statesman (Hackett Publishing Co.)
1999 • Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.
English
Statesman (Hackett Publishing Co.)
1999 • Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.
English
Plato Statesman Translation, Introduction, Glossary, and Essay
2012 • Focus Pub.
English
Le politique
2003 • Les Belles Lettres
French
Statesman Large Print
2020 • Independently Published
English
Other editions
Statesman (Hackett Publishing Co.)
1999 • Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.
English
Statesman (Hackett Publishing Co.)
1999 • Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.
English
Plato Statesman Translation, Introduction, Glossary, and Essay
2012 • Focus Pub.
English
Le politique
2003 • Les Belles Lettres
French
Statesman Large Print
2020 • Independently Published
English
Statesman Large Print
2019 • Independently Published
English
Statesman (Large Print Edition)
2006 • BiblioBazaar
English
Politique (Le)
2003 • FLAMMARION
French
Le Politique
2011 • FLAMMARION
French
Statesman (Dodo Press)
2007 • Dodo Press
English
Le politique: Philèbe (TEL)
1992 • Gallimard
French
Statesman
2012 • Hackett Publishing
English
Statesman
2002 • IndyPublish.com
English
STATESMAN (Dialogues of Plato)
2019 • Independently published
English
Statesman
2018 • Independently Published
English
Statesman
2020 • Independently published
English
Statesman
2004 • Quiet Vision Pub
English
Statesman
2004 • IndyPublish
English
Statesman
2004 • Kessinger Publishing, LLC
English
Le politique
1996 • Hachette
French
Statesman
2003 • Indypublish.Com
English
Statesman
2006 • Echo Library
English
Statesman: Large Print
2019 • Independently Published
English
Statesman
2011 • TREDITION CLASSICS
English
Statesman
2006 • BiblioBazaar
English
Politique : La Philosophie Politique
2018 • Independently Published
Statesman
2002 • Indypublish.Com
English
Statesman Annotated
2021 • Independently Published
English
Statesman
2022 • Independently Published
English
Statesman
2020 • Independently Published
English
Statesman
2019 • Independently Published
English
Statesman
2019 • Independently Published
English
Politique
2018 • Independently Published
Statesman
2018 • Ozymandias Press
English
Statesman
2022 • Independently Published
English
Statesman
2019 • Independently Published
English
Statesman
2021 • Independently Published
English
Statesman Large Print
2019 • Amazon Digital Services LLC - KDP Print US
English
Statesman Illustrated Edtion
2021 • Independently Published
English
Statesman: Large Print
2018 • Independently Published
English
Statesman Large Print
2019 • Amazon Digital Services LLC - KDP Print US
English
Statesman: Large Print
2019 • Independently Published
English
Statesman
2019 • Independently Published
English
Statesman
2019 • Independently Published
English
Statesman
2006 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
English
Statesman
2019 • Independently Published
English
Statesman
2021 • Independently Published
English
Politikos
2010 • Ekdoseis Zētros
Modern Greek
Le Politique (French Edition)
2016 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
French
Statesman
2021 • Independently Published
English
Statesman
2019 • Independently Published
English
Statesman Large Print
2019 • Independently Published
English
Statesman
2020 • Independently Published
English
Politique
2019 • Independently Published
Statesman (Esprios Classics) Translated by Benjamin Jowett
2021 • Blurb, Incorporated
English
Statesman
2022 • Independently Published
English
Le Politique Un Dialogue de Platon et la Suite Immédiate du Sophiste
2020 • Independently Published
French
Statesman
2019 • Independently Published
English
El político
2021 • Editorial Verbum
Spanish
Statesman
2021 • Independently Published
English
Statesman Annotated
2021 • Independently Published
English
Statesman
2019 • Independently published
English
Statesman
2021 • Independently Published
English
Le Politique (French Edition)
2017 • Independently published
French
Statesman
2019 • Independently Published
English
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Plato's dialogue "Statesman" is lauded for its profound engagement with political philosophy, presenting itself as a methodical exercise to define the true statesman. Reviewers highlight its core as a radical examination of the effectiveness of written laws, introducing a provocative thesis about their fundamental insufficiency. The book is praised for its exploration of an ideal statesman who governs not through codified norms but through superior practical knowledge, described as a "royal art." This approach is seen as a brilliant analysis of the inherent and irresolvable tension between the authority of law and the flexibility required for political reason, sharply probing the limits of both governance and philosophy itself.
The provided review does not articulate any negative aspects or criticisms of Plato's "Statesman." Instead, it focuses entirely on describing the book's central arguments, its philosophical depth, and the reviewer's appreciation for its analytical power. The review portrays the dialogue as a successful and insightful exploration of complex political and philosophical concepts, particularly its critical look at the rigidity of written laws and its presentation of an alternative form of governance based on wisdom and adaptability.
Overall, "Statesman" emerges as a highly significant and insightful philosophical work, offering a sophisticated critique of legal systems and an exploration of ideal leadership. It would particularly appeal to readers interested in classical Greek philosophy, political theory, and the foundational discussions around law, governance, and the nature of political wisdom. Those who appreciate rigorous analytical thought and a deep dive into the enduring challenges of establishing a just and effective society will find this book compelling.
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