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Plato
Republic (Greek Edition)
by Bradda Books (Unknown Binding)

Ostensibly a discussion of the nature of justice, The Republic presents Plato's vision of the ideal state, covering a wide range of topics: social, educational, psychological, moral, and philosophical. It also includes some of Plato's most important writing on the nature of reality and the theory of the "forms." Translated with an Introduction by Desmond Lee

Philip Yancey
What's So Amazing About Grace (Persian Edition)
by Elam Publications (Paperback)

Plato
The Republic
by Plume (Paperback)

Essestially an inquiry into morality, Republic is the central work of the Western world's most famous philosopher. Containing crucial arguments and insights into many other areas of philosophy, it is also a literary masterpiece: the philosophy is presented for the most part for the ordinary reader, who is carried along by the wit and intensity of the dialogue and by Plato's unforgettable images of hte human condition. This new, lucid translation is complemented by full explanatory notes and an up-to-date critical introduction.

Philip Yancey
The Jesus I Never Knew (Persian Edition)
by Elam Publications (Paperback)

Aristotle
The Politics (Classics)
by Penguin Classics (Paperback)

Twenty-three centuries after its compilation, "The Politics" still has much to contribute to this central question of political science. Aristotle's thorough and carefully argued analysis is based on a study of over 150 city constitutions, covering a huge range of political issues in order to establish which types of constitution are best - both ideally and in particular circumstances - and how they may be maintained. Aristotle's opinions form an essential background to the thinking of philosophers such as Thomas Aquinas, Machiavelli and Jean Bodin and both his premises and arguments raise questions that are as relevant to modern society as they were to the ancient world.

Plato
The Last Days of Socrates (Penguin Classics)
by Penguin Classics (Paperback)

The trial and condemnation of Socrates on charges of heresy and corrupting young minds is a defining moment in the history of Classical Athens. In tracing these events through four dialogues, Plato also developed his own philosophy, based on Socrates' manifesto for a life guided by self-responsibility. Euthyphro finds Socrates outside the court-house, debating the nature of piety, while The Apology is his robust rebuttal of the charges of impiety and a defence of the philosopher's life. In the Crito, while awaiting execution in prison, Socrates counters the arguments of friends urging him to escape. Finally, in the Phaedo, he is shown calmly confident in the face of death, skilfully arguing the case for the immortality of the soul.

Soren Kierkegaard
Fear and Trembling (Penguin Classics)
by Penguin Classics (Paperback)

First published in 1843 under a pseudonym, "Frygt og Baeven" is written in a quasi-dialogue form in which different facets of Kierkegaard's thought are presented to the reader. Without disclosing his own beliefs Kierkegaard confronts the reader with various ethical and religious attitudes, but leaves the responsibility of choice open. This new edition provides a chronology of the author's life and detailed notes to complement Kierkegaard's analysis of religion.

Plato
The Trial and Death of Socrates (Everyman's Library)
by Dutton Adult (Hardcover)

The third edition of The Trial and Death of Socrates presents G. M. A. Grube's distinguished translations, as revised by John Cooper for Plato, Complete Works. A number of new or expanded footnotes are also included along with a Select Bibliography.

Alister E. McGrath
Christian Theology: An Introduction (Persian Edition)
by Elam Publications (Paperback)

This guide aims to introduce the student to the problems, tasks, traditions and personalities of Christian theology. It assumes no prior knowledge of the subject and is written in a clear style with an emphasis on intelligibility and accessibility of information. The book contains three major sections. "Landmarks" is an exposition of the historical development of Christian theology from the patristic period to the present day, examining key figures and movements. It includes material relating to postmodernism, post-liberalism and evangelicalism. "Sources and Methods" provides an account of issues such as the nature of theological language, the nature of theological sources (such as Scripture, reason, tradition and experience) and the manner in which they have been used throughout Christian history. The third (and largest) part of the book - "Christian Theology" - examines the major principles of systematic and pastoral theology, and includes full discussion of classic and modern ...

Plato
The Symposium (Penguin Classics)
by Penguin Classics (Paperback) (Release Date: 2003-04-29)

Translated with an Introduction and Notes by Christopher Gill.

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