David

Plato's Phaedo: Forms, Death, and the Philosophical Life

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ISBN 13:: 9781108790994
author:: David
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Cambridge University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 360
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.9 centimetres (0
Genre:: Nonfiction, Philosophy, History & Surveys,
Condition:: New
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Plato's Phaedo Forms, Death, and the Philosophical Life by David Ebrey is a thought-provoking exploration of one of Plato's most famous dialogues. By examining the dialogue in its broader intellectual context, Ebrey offers a fresh perspective on key concepts such as Platonic forms, the nature of the soul after death, and the method of hypothesis. This book provides new insights into the Phaedo's central ideas and arguments, revealing how they are shaped by Plato's literary, religious, scientific, and philosophical background. Ebrey also sheds light on the role of the characters in the dialogue, demonstrating how their interactions contribute to its overall structure and drama. Through this comprehensive approach, Ebrey offers a nuanced understanding of the Phaedo, one that complements Socrates' views while making its own distinctive contribution to the dialogue's ideas.

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