As a former student at Northwestern, I was fortunate to take a couple of courses with Professor Monoson. This book was just like being in her class: lively discussion, clear and and direct presentation of material, and a way of making you reflect on a subject in a completely new way. If you've read the Republic and think you understand the relationship between democracy and Plato's ideal state, think again. Sara will have you reading between the lines and bringing the full weight of Athenian culture to bear on Platonic philosophy.



Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys Plato's dialogues.