Plato, Republic

"Republic, a masterpiece of philosophical and political thought, concerns righteousness both in individuals and in communities and proposes an ideal state organized and governed on philosophical principles. This edition, which replaces the original Loeb edition by Paul Shorey [originally published 1930-1935; vol. 1, 1937, is revised reprint of 1st ed., 1930], offers text, translation, and annotation that are fully current with modern scholarship"--Book jacket.