Allan Bloom Bücher

"From Silicon Valley boardrooms to rural communes to academic philosophy departments, a seemingly inconceivable idea is being seriously discussed: that the end of humanity's reign on earth is imminent, and that we should welcome it"--

An erudite and accessible survey of Jewish life and culture in the twentieth century, as reflected in seminal texts.

Taking the classical view that the political shapes man's consciousness, Allan Bloom considers Shakespeare as a profoundly political Renaissance dramatist. Shakespeare's work is once again seen as a recognized source for the serious study of moral and political problems.

A collection of moving and meditative poems that richly evoke a Gen X childhood in Los Angeles, exploring how our early recognitions shape our lives.

Um die Frage zu beantworten, was Gerechtigkeit in der Seele des Menschen ist, entwirft Platon das Muster einer guten Polis, in der drei Stände (Bauern, Handwerker, Kaufleute etc. - Wächter - Philosophen) jeweils durch ihr spezifisches Tun zum Gelingen des Gemeinwesens beitragen. Platons Modell ist geradezu kulturrevolutionär mit seinen Paradoxien, den Anweisungen, die gegen den zeitgenössischen gesunden Menschenverstand der Athener verstossen. Frauen und Männer sollen gleich sein; der Wächter- und Philosophenstand soll über kein Privateigentum verfügen und auch Frauen und Kinder sollen ihnen gemeinsam sein; schliesslich sollen die Philosophen regieren. Den Grund dafür veranschaulicht Platon im Höhlengleichnis. Die Philosophen, aufgestiegen aus der Höhle der Unwissenheit zur Erkenntnis der Idee des Guten, haben die Pflicht, wieder zu den Mitmenschen hinabzusteigen und deren Seelen aus der gewöhnlichen Verirrung zum Wahren umzulenken.(Amazon)

A literary critic's journey through the Talmud.

Focusing on the intricacies of tragedy, this new translation of Aristotle's On Poetics by Seth Benardete and Michael Davis aims to capture the depth of Aristotle's original text. The translators emphasize the importance of a literal interpretation, revealing the complexities and nuances in Aristotle's arguments. This work not only explores the composition of tragedy but also stands out as a significant literary piece, inviting readers to reconsider their understanding of its themes and intentions.

The recent work of this New York-based artist who works with extraordinary painterly and calligraphic artistic detail.

Long regarded as the most accurate rendering of Plato's Republic that has yet been published, this widely acclaimed work is the first strictly literal translation of a timeless classic. This second edition includes a new introduction by Professor Bloom, whose careful translation and interpretation of The Republic was first published in 1968. In addition to the corrected text itself there is also a rich and valuable essay—as well as indexes—which will better enable the reader to approach the heart of Plato's intention.