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263Plato's Criticisms of Democracy in the RepublicSocial Philosophy and Policy 24 (2): 70-89. 2007.Plato's antidemocratic theory of social justice is instructive once we distinguish between the abstract parts of his theory and the empirical or other assumptions he uses in applying that theory. His application may have contained empirical mistakes, and it may have been burdened too much with a prolific metaphysics and a demanding epistemology. An attempt is made to look at his theory of social justice in imaginary isolation from empirical mistakes and from his metaphysics and epistemology. It …Read more
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26Hintikka on Knowledge and its Objects in PlatoIn J. M. E. Moravcsik (ed.), Patterns in Plato's Thought, Springer. pp. 31-51. 1973.
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54Understanding Plato's Republic (edited book)Wiley-Blackwell. 2010._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 r…Read more
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122Goodness and Justice: Plato, Aristotle and the ModernsWiley-Blackwell. 2001.This volume explores Plato and Aristotle's theories about good things, goodness, and the best life for human beings, and draws comparisons between ancient and modern theories of good and justice
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