{"product_id":"statesman-9781396326547","title":"Statesman","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Plato's Statesman, the dialogue delves into the nature of political power and the true essence of leadership. Through a conversation between Socrates, his students, and a mysterious philosopher known as the \"visitor\" from Elea, the text explores the specialized knowledge required to govern justly and effectively. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy examining the social divisions necessary for proper governance, Statesman offers profound insights into the complexities of political authority and the ethical responsibilities of those in power. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis timeless philosophical treatise challenges readers to reconsider the qualifications and integrity of those who wield political influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Left of Brain Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/31\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781396326547\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 110\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.27lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.30d","brand":"Plato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52136379351221,"sku":"9781396326547","price":22.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_11f6b802-b1bc-4ac4-a26f-cbd9ed3da408.jpg?v=1767114254","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/statesman-9781396326547","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}