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Hi /lit/. I've heard that the best place to start with philosophy is the Greeks, and the most entry-level book of Greek philosophy is Plato's The Republic. I found a copy of C. D. C. Reeve's translation in a used bookstore and bought it. My question for you all: did I fuck up? Is it a quality translation? Is it very readable and understandable? Does it get its points across clearly and succinctly? If it isn't a good translation, what is?
Thanks, everyone.
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>>7802373
Reeve's is fine.
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You fucked up thinking it's entry level.
You'll probably misread it.
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>>7802373
Dude, it realy isn't that hard. Go to Wikipedia, search for "ancient greek philosophy", learn what pre-socratic philosophy is and start with it.
Also, I don't recommend reading original texts. You don't know their intellectual and historical context, thus you'll probably misread them. If you really want to start with basics, read Copleston. It's no shame.
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>>7802417
If you just want to be edgy, go on. "Oh... of course I've read Plato" can be a pretty good pussy magnet. But don't think it'll make you an intellectualist.
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>>7802385
Agreed, you have to be mad thinking the most discussed book in the history of mankind is easily digestive.
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