A new and lively translation of two Platonic dialogues widely read and discussed by philosophers, with introduction and notes.
This introduction to Plato focuses on the philosophy and argument of his writings, drawing the reader into Plato's way of doing philosophy, and the general themes of his thinking. It includes a brief account of Plato's life.
Thematically structured, the book begins with Plato's principal contribution to metaphysics, the 'Theory of Forms', which forms a necessary background to his thought in many areas.
The Apologies (or Defence Speeches) by Plato and Xenophon are rival accounts of how, at his trial, Socrates defended himself and his philosophy. This edition brings together both Apologies within a single volume.
The radicalism derives above all from his reflections on the fate of Socrates at the hands of the Athenian democracy in 399 BC. So the book begins with chapters situating Plato's alienation from contemporary politics in its historical ...
This outstanding work by a renowned Plato scholar presents the thought of the great Greek philosopher with historical accuracy and objective analysis.
Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Meno, Phaedo, Ion, Phaedrus, Protagoras
This is the ideal companion to the study of this most influential and challenging of philosophers.
This edition contains the Greek text of Plato's dialogue Euthyphro with Introduction, Notes and Appendices.The Introduction gives an account of the historical background to the dialogue and the nature and merits of its arguments.
Plato - A Beginner's Guide introduces you to the life and work of one of the founding fathers of philosophy, and best known of the thinkers of Ancient Greece.
Philosophy for busy people. Read a succinct account of the philosophy of Plato in just one hour.
Between them these define what Plato considered to be the fundamental challenges for politics. All remain live issues. On all of them Plato took radical and uncomfortable positions.
This book examines the key ideas and explains them in a way that someone who is uninitiated into the world of Plato, or philosophy generally, can gain insights into his life, his legacy, what he had to say and why it is still relevant.
Expressions of agency in Ancient Greek, cambridge. Gottleber, J. c. ... “Plato und Athen,” Neue Jahrbücher für Wissenschaft und Jugendbildung 10: 492–500. ... Plato and the traditions of ancient literature: the silent stream, cambridge.
Expressions of agency in Ancient Greek, Cambridge. ... “Plato und Athen,” Neue Jahrbücher für Wissenschaft und Jugendbildung 10: 492–500. ... Plato and the traditions of ancient literature: the silent stream, Cambridge. — 2018.
The book uses a structure that mirrors the way Plato is taught on many university courses, with chapters including: the pre-socratics; Socrates; who was Plato?; can virtue be taught?; piety; the philosophical life; obeying the law of Athens ...
Plato's Politicus stands both in date and in political thought between the Republic and the Laws. It presents Plato's thought at a point when he was chastened by disappointment with...
"Julia Annas provides an incisive exploration of the many-sided and elusive genius whose wide-ranging, bold, and influential ideas continue to challenge, provoke, and inspire us today"--Page 4 of cover.
Provides a student edition of Plato and Xenophon's accounts of how Socrates, on trial for his life, defended himself and his philosophy.
This book opens by providing the historical context of Plato’s engagement with education, including an overview of Plato’s life as student and educator.