Plato

Plato Reader: Eight Essential Dialogues

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ISBN 13:: 9781603848114
author:: Plato
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2012
Pages:: 592
Dimensions:: 22.6 x 15.2 x 3.3 cm
Genre:: Society, Politics & Philosophy, Philosophy, ,
Condition:: New
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A Plato Reader offers eight of Plato's most significant works, including Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Meno, Phaedo, Symposium, Phaedrus, and Republic. These dialogues showcase Socrates as the central figure, exploring various philosophical modes in different settings. The collection features translations by renowned scholars, including C. D. C. Reeve, G. M. A. Grube, Alexander Nehamas, and Paul Woodruff. Their work provides a comprehensive understanding of Plato's thought, with careful attention to detail and accuracy. The Republic is particularly notable, with Lloyd P. Gerson praising Reeve's translation for its clarity and fidelity to the original text. This collection provides a valuable insight into Plato's philosophy, offering a range of perspectives on his most influential ideas.

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