World Classics Library: Plato: The Republic, Charmides, Meno, Gorgias, Parmenides, Symposium, Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Phaedo

Plato

ott 2020 · Arcturus Publishing

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"The European philosophical tradition ... consists of a series of footnotes to Plato." - Alfred North Whitehead

Plato's ideas on morality, reason, justice, and religion have laid the foundations of Western philosophy. This beautiful jacketed hardback collects some of his most celebrated writings, including his iconic work The Republic. These Ancient Greek dialogues are written as conversations between Plato's mentor Socrates and various Athenian citizens, covering vast range of topics including the construction of communities, immortality of the soul, temperance, rhetoric and virtue. His writings have been studied for hundreds of years and yet remain strikingly relevant and accessible for a modern readership.

Includes:
• The Republic
• Symposium
• Apology
• Euthyphro
• Meno
• Crito
• Charmides
• Gorgias
• Parmenides

ABOUT THE SERIES: The World Classics Library series gathers together the work of authors and philosophers whose ideas have stood the test of time. Perfect for bibliophiles, these gorgeous jacketed hardbacks are a wonderful addition to any bookshelf.

Informazioni sull'autore

Plato was born in Athens in 428 BC. The ancient Greek philosopher was one of the most important thinkers in the history of the Western hemisphere. His work covered themes as broad as politics, virtue, love, art and literature. He was also the first person to mention the lost city of Atlantis, which he claimed was sunk by the Gods in revenge for its attempt to attack Athens.

Benjamin Jowett (1817-1893) was a British classical scholar and master of Balliol College, Oxford, who became renown for his translations of Plato.