The Republic of Plato
Plato
Allan Bloom's acclaimed translation of Plato's Republic, a cornerstone of Western thought, explores fundamental questions of justice, community, and the ideal state. This edition offers a literal translation with notes and an interpretive essay, inviting readers to engage directly with Plato's profound insights into the human condition and the nature of truth.
Leviathan
Thomas Hobbes
A critical edition of Thomas Hobbes's Leviathan, one of the most important works of political philosophy. This edition presents a reliable text of both the English and Latin versions, indicating all significant changes made by Hobbes. It includes detailed introductions that set the writing of Leviathan in its biographical and political context, analyze Hobbes's use of sources, and explicate special features of the text.