Opinions on Francis Macdonald Cornford's translation of The Republic.

LancelotFreeman March 17, 2023 at 16:39 1600 views 6 comments

This is my first reading of the republic and i have been told by my cousin who is a grad that Jowwets trans. seems to be the norm. If anyone would like to comment on F.C.C.'s version and how it's better/worse than the others then go right ahead please and thank you.

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Fooloso4 March 17, 2023 at 16:49 #789854 0 likes

I don't recommend either Jowett or Cornford, except if nothing else is available.

I recommend Allan Bloom(pdf) It is what I used when I was teaching.

I have not read this translation but in general his translations are very good Sachs

LancelotFreeman March 17, 2023 at 17:25 #789860 0 likes

Reply to Fooloso4 Thank you, i will check out both jowwet and allan blooms and in due time will also give Sachs a go. Thank you for your input good sir.

magritte March 19, 2023 at 02:32 #790181 0 likes

In agreement, just want to add a new complete set of translations from David Horan, available online directly from https://www.platonicfoundation.org/

Wayfarer March 19, 2023 at 03:13 #790196 0 likes

Reply to magritte :ok: That's real treasurehouse!

Paine March 20, 2023 at 01:01 #790392 0 likes

Reply to magritte
This is a great resource.
I read a number of passages I was familiar with and found the translations very rigorous.
It is great to have such a consistent method apply to all the texts.

Fooloso4 March 20, 2023 at 02:07 #790406 0 likes

Reply to magritte

I bookmarked the page. Thanks.