Plato
Phaedrus
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199554027
- author:
- Plato
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 19.3 x 12.7 x 1.3 cm
- Genre:
- History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Phaedrus is a profound and beautiful work of philosophy that explores the nature of love and its relationship to the human soul. In this dialogue, Socrates reveals that love is a kind of divine madness that can allow our souls to grow and flourish. The conversation then shifts to a discussion of rhetoric, highlighting the importance of seeking truth and living philosophy. This edition provides full explanatory notes to clarify the text and address any puzzles that may arise for modern readers.