Plato's Republic: (DVD) (Great Books) (Discovery Channel)

Language: English
Subtitle: Chinese (Optional)
Region Code: All Regions
Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 (1.33:1)
Release Date: October 2007
Genre: DVD Documentary
Number of discs: 1
Run Time: 48 Minutes
Studio Label: Intional Cultural Exchange Audio and Video (China)
Condition: Brand New

Description:
The Republic is a work of art that has intrigued, provoked, appalled and inspired readers since it was written in ancient Athens 2500 years ago. Its author, Plato, has simultaneously been called the father of philosophy, the first fascist, a revolutionary, and the original idealist. To a great extent, the questions and problems first posed by Plato in this book of ideas are the same conflicts men and women are still grappling with today. In this episode of the Great Books series, Plato's Republic is brought to life in a series of original scenes portraying the citizens of his brave new world.