Cooperative Flourishing in Plato s 'Republic'

In this pathbreaking interpretation of Plato''s foundational text of political philosophy, Carolina Araújo reveals how the Republic remains ripe for an interpretation grounded in notions of cooperation, flourishing and justice relevant to the diversity of contemporary life.

Plato''s Republic has the Greek name of Politeia that Araújo translates as “the way of life of the citizens,” not “the State...