862 results for 'Plato'

The Complete Works of Plato brings together the full range of Plato's philosophical writings, from his early Socratic Dialogues to his complex Cosmological and Apocryphal Dialogues. This...

The Timaeus of Plato is a foundational work in Western philosophy, exploring the nature of reality and the ideal society. This translation by Francis M. Cornford presents Plato's cosmology in a clear...

Plato: A Philosophical FoundationThis engaging introduction explores how Plato's ideas have shaped Western philosophy. Constance Meinwald provides historical context and helps readers understand...

Plato's Republic: Critical Essays is a comprehensive collection of essays that explores the social and political thought, metaphysics, epistemology, and ethical theory of Plato's influential work...

Plato's Letters presents a unified and coherent teaching, marked by Plato's artfulness and insight. For centuries, scholars have debated the provenance and significance of this collection of letters,...

The General Introduction to the Philosophy and Writings of Plato is a foundational work that explores the fundamental principles of Plato's philosophy and theology. First published in 1804, this...

Plato's Meno explores an impressive range of topics, including politics, education, virtue, definition, philosophical method, mathematics, and the nature of knowledge. Despite its concise length,...

Plato's philosophy has long been understood as distinct from that of his successors, who came to be known as Platonists. However, Lloyd P. Gerson challenges this view in "From Plato to Platonism",...

Reading Plato offers a concise and illuminating insight into the complexities and difficulties of the Platonic dialogues. This book provides an invaluable text for any student of Plato's philosophy,...

Plato's philosophical works are remarkably little known, despite his profound influence on Western thinking. Born into a family of high social status, Plato's education would have been rich and...

Plato For Beginners explores the enduring questions that have shaped Western thought for 2500 years. At its heart is Socrates, whose martyrdom led to Plato's development of a new system of knowledge...

Plato's The Statesman is a crucial work for understanding his development of political thinking. While it shares some themes with The Republic, this dialogue also introduces significant changes to...

Mathematical Plato explores how the ancient Greek philosopher organized and justified the principles, terms, and methods of mathematical science. Roger Sworder examines the significance of...

Plato's Theaetetus is a seminal work in Platonic studies and epistemology. First published in 1990, this book provides a philosophically responsible exploration of the dialogue's progress and its...

The Phaedrus by Plato explores the nature of love and its relationship to rhetoric. This new edition features an introductory essay that provides context for the dialogue, as well as a commentary...

Averroes on Plato's "Republic" by Averroes Translated and annotated by Ralph Lerner. This translation presents Averroes' discussion of Plato's Republic in a fully annotated form, providing insight...

Plato's Statesman: Part III of The Being of the Beautiful This translation of Plato's final dialogue in his trilogy with Theaetetus and The Sophist presents Socrates' defense against charges of...

Plato and Platonism offers a rich and original exploration of Plato's views in epistemology, ontology, and ethics. This book encourages readers to consider the value of studying Plato not only for...

The Republic of Plato by Adam Kirsch and Allan Bloom This translation of Plato's Republic is widely regarded as the most accurate rendering of the text, offering a strictly literal approach to the...

Plato's "The Republic: A Dialogue Concerning Justice" explores two fundamental questions: what is best for man, and whether being just or unjust is more beneficial. This dialogue presents strong...

Plato and the Invention of Life explores the central question of life in Plato's thought, arguing that it is an absolutely crucial and structuring issue for his entire philosophy. This book examines...

Plato's Peach is a poignant and introspective poetry collection that explores the complexities of human emotion. Written by John Freeman, this book delves into themes of love, loss, and...

The Laws of Plato offers a comprehensive exploration of the practical consequences of his philosophy. This dialogue presents a detailed plan for a new political order that addresses key issues such...

The Philosopher in Plato's Statesman Together with Dialectical Education and Unwritten Teachings in Plato's Statesman by Mitchell H. MillerThis study employs literary theory and conceptual analysis...

Plato's writings were not just a reflection of his philosophical ideas, but also a tool for changing society. This book explores how Plato used his writing to shape Athenian politics and transform...

A comprehensive collection of essays on Plato's psychology offers insights into his philosophical theories. This anthology brings together classic and recent studies on central topics in Plato's...

This translation presents Plato's dialogue in which Socrates seeks to define rhetoric and critiques the sophistic orators. The speeches from Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian Wars are included...

The Works of Plato is a foundational text in Western philosophy, comprising the writings of one of history's most influential thinkers. This collection of philosophical dialogues has been selected by...

Plato's Moral Realism: The Discovery of the Presuppositions of Ethics Logic of Desire Aquinas on Emotion by John M. RistThis book explores how Plato developed his ethical position over time,...

Plato's work remains a fundamental starting-point for studying logic, metaphysics, and philosophy. However, his dialogues can be challenging to follow due to their age.A concise introduction by...

Richard Kraut's exploration of Plato's philosophy delves into the intellectual context that shaped his ideas and their enduring relevance. Through extracts from key dialogues, Kraut examines the...

This new edition brings together the English translation of Plato's Symposium with two illuminating commentaries: Benardete's "On Plato's Symposium" and Allan Bloom's provocative essay, "The Ladder...

This 1955 study presents a detailed examination of Plato's ethical philosophy, divided into three main parts: 'The Personal Ideal', 'The Ethical Society' and 'The Growth of a Reality Principle'...

Understanding Plato's Republic provides an accessible introduction to the concepts of justice that underpin this ancient philosopher's work. Gerasimos Santas elucidates Plato's main argument that...

Plato's Democratic Entanglements challenges the common view that he was opposed to democracy. Instead, Sara Monoson argues that Plato saw democracy as both horrifying and intriguing, and seeks to...

Plato's Epistemology: Being and Seeming presents an original interpretation of one of Plato's central topics: epistemology. Jessica Moss argues that Plato's epistemology is distinct from our own,...

Plato's Counterfeit Sophists by Håkan Tell offers a fresh perspective on the Greek wisdom tradition. By examining the sophists within their historical context, this book reveals significant...

Cratylus, a philosophical dialogue by Plato, explores the nature of language and its relationship to reality. Written in the 4th century BC, this work is part of a broader body of thought that...

Plato's subtle and insightful analysis of pleasure is explored by Daniel Russell in this thought-provoking work. Russell examines how good things relate to happiness in Plato's ethics, revealing that...

Plato of Athens: A Life in Philosophy Robin Waterfield presents a judicious and engaging biography of one of the most important philosophers in Western history. Born into a well-to-do family in...

Potone lives in Athens with her mum, stepdad, and brother Plato. The city is at war with the Spartans, causing tension at home as well. When Potone isn't arguing with Plato, she struggles with...

Leo Strauss on Plato's "Protagoras" is a transcript of his 1965 seminar at the University of Chicago. Edited and introduced by Robert C. Bartlett, this collection offers a unique insight into...

Marsilio Ficino's commentary on Plato's Parmenides offers insight into the Italian Renaissance scholar's understanding of dialectic and its application to philosophical contemplation. In this work,...

Plato and Sex by Stella Sandford offers a fresh perspective on the meaning of 'sex' through its exploration of Plato's dialogues. By examining how modern philosophy, psychoanalytical theory, and...

Seeming and Being in Plato's Rhetorical Theory by Robin Reames offers a fresh perspective on Plato's understanding of language. According to Reames, Plato's theory of language is often misunderstood...

Plato's Animals explores the significant role that animal images and metaphors play in Plato's Dialogues. This collection of fourteen essays reveals that animals are not just rhetorical flourishes,...

A Companion to Plato's Republic by Nicholas P. White provides an in-depth analysis of the complete work, tracing the development of its complex philosophical reasoning through a step-by-step...

Politics and Philosophy in Plato's Menexenus: Education and Rhetoric, Myth and History explores one of Plato's least studied works, challenging prevailing views on its authenticity and significance...

Plato Six Pack presents a comprehensive collection of six foundational works by one of philosophy's most influential thinkers. This anthology brings together Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Phaedo, The...

The Structure of Enquiry in Plato's Early Dialogues by Vasilis Politis A fresh perspective on Plato's method of argument and enquiry in his early dialogues, challenging traditional views on the...

Leadership has become a widely discussed concept across various disciplines. Dominic Scott and R. Edward Freeman explore this topic through the works of Plato, one of history's greatest thought...

Plato and the Mythic Tradition in Political Thought by Tae-Yeoun Keum is an ambitious reinterpretation of Plato's influence on political thought. For centuries, interpreters have struggled to...

Discover the influential ideas of one of history's most important philosophers. This graphic guide explores how Plato's thoughts were shaped by his predecessors and how they continue to impact modern...

The Republic and other great dialogues by Plato are masterpieces that form part of the most important single body of writing in the history of philosophy. These works magnificently express the...

Julia Annas explores how Plato's ideas about virtue and law evolved over time. In this study, she examines the development of Plato's account of the relation between virtue and law from his earlier...

Aristotle's Criticism of Plato's Republic by Robert Mayhew explores the second book of Aristotle's Politics, specifically chapters 1-5, which offer a unique insight into his political philosophy...

In this groundbreaking work, Adriana Cavarero reimagines ancient philosophy through the lens of four Greek female figures. By deconstructing the texts of Plato and others, she seeks to liberate these...

The Isle of Pines and Plato Redivivus by Henry Neville is a work that showcases the author's unique blend of literary flair and political insight. Written in 1668, this two-part work explores...

The Commentaries of Proclus on the Timaeus of Plato by Proclus A comprehensive and insightful work on the philosophy of Plato, this commentary is considered one of the most significant contributions...

Plato's writings are notable for their versatility and ingenuity. He engages in philosophical argumentation while incorporating allegory, imagery, myth, paradox, and intertextuality into his works...

Plato's Sophist presents a challenging puzzle in metaphysics and philosophy. In this new translation with comprehensive commentary, David Ambuel offers an unconventional interpretation that reverses...

Socrates' Second Sailing On Plato's Republic by Seth Benardete provides a fresh interpretation of Plato's Republic. In this section-by-section commentary, Benardete argues that the Republic is a...

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...

The Complete Works of PlatoCollected in two volumes, this comprehensive collection brings together the writings of one of the most influential thinkers in Western philosophy. Written mostly in...

This new translation of Plato's 'The Republic' offers a vivid and accurate rendition of one of the greatest works of Western political thought. Suitable for students at all levels, this edition...

The Complete Works of Plato brings together the entire body of thought from one of Western philosophy's most influential thinkers. Written in dialogue form with Socrates as the central figure,...

This biography explores the life and work of Plato, one of the most influential figures in Western philosophy. Ae Taylor delves into the historical context and intellectual legacy of this ancient...

Plato's Republic is a foundational work in Western philosophy and political theory. This English translation includes an extensive introduction, afterword, chapter-by-chapter outline, Stephanus...

The Emerging Good in Plato's Philebus by John V. Garner explores the central theme of the Socratic dialogue, where reason and pleasure are intertwined. Garner refines previous interpretations to...

The Cambridge Companion to Plato provides a comprehensive introduction to the life and work of one of the most influential philosophers in Western thought. This new edition brings together fresh...

Plato's philosophy has had an enduring impact on Western thought. His ideas have shaped countless thinkers and continue to influence contemporary debates.This introductory guide, written by Bernard...

Plato's Laws offers a thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between political philosophy and religion. In this illuminating analysis, Mark J. Lutz reveals how Plato uses a productive...

Emily Branwell wakes up to find her world is full of unexpected surprises. She's hungover, and her horoscope seems alarmingly accurate. Sausages keep appearing out of nowhere, and she can walk...

Flow and Flux in Plato's Philosophy by Andrew J. Mason offers a fresh perspective on one of the most fundamental issues in Plato's work: the relationship between flux and flow.Mason argues that...

The Tragedy and Comedy of Life: Plato's Philebus A probing commentary on one of Plato's most complex dialogues, this work challenges traditional interpretations of the good and argues that Socrates...

Plato's Caves challenges prevailing perceptions of ancient Greek philosophy and its relevance to contemporary debates about identity and diversity. Rebecca LeMoine argues that Plato was not a...

Plato Was Wrong! Footnotes on Doing Philosophy with Young People offers a comprehensive collection of lesson plans for fostering philosophical inquiry in children from pre-school age through high...

Plato: A Complete Introduction provides a comprehensive introduction to the life and ideas of one of history's most influential philosophers. Written by Dr Roy Jackson, a Senior Lecturer at the...

This introduction to Plato's philosophy provides a lively and accessible overview of his ideas and arguments. Julia Annas explores Plato's way of doing philosophy, examining his approach to grappling...

Charlie's journey takes an unexpected turn when he receives a puzzling letter that leads him down a mysterious staircase to the depths of a museum. He is then whisked through time, transported to...

Plato's Parmenides provides a profound exploration of metaphysical perplexities. This dialogue is significant among Plato's later works and contributes to understanding his subsequent dialogues, as...

Plato's Cave and Cinema explores the intersection of philosophy and film, demonstrating that engaging with cinema can also spark fundamental philosophical questions. Nathan Andersen brings together...

Plato's Sun-Like Good offers a fresh perspective on the philosopher-rulers and their dialectic in Plato's Republic. Sarah Broadie provides detailed arguments to re-conceptualise central...

Laurence Lampert's magisterial investigation explores how Socrates' philosophy evolved over a fifty-year span of his life. By examining Plato's dialogues, including Protagoras, Charmides, and...

Marsilio Ficino's Commentary on Plato's Symposium on Love is a profound exploration of love and its place in the natural world. In this work, Ficino draws upon the ideas of Plato to create a vision...

Plato's Essentialism Reinterpreting the Theory of Forms by Vasilis PolitisThis book offers a fresh perspective on Plato's theory of Forms, arguing that they represent essences rather than mere things...

Plato's Theaetetus and Sophist are two fundamental dialogues that explore his theories on knowledge and belief. This new edition presents them together, offering a fresh perspective on Plato's work.A...

Plato's Timaeus and the Latin Tradition by Christina Hoenig explores the development of Platonic philosophy in Roman writers from the 1st century BCE to the early 5th century CE. This book examines...

Plato's frontal attack on poetry has long been a challenge for those seeking to understand his views. In this book, Eric Havelock explores why Plato was so critical of poets and their role in ancient...

Plato's dialogue Cratylus explores the nature of being and our dependence on language. S. Montgomery Ewegen argues that comedy is essential to understanding Plato's concept of language, suggesting...

Proclus On the Theology of Plato: with The Elements of Theology is a comprehensive survey of Platonic theology. This two-volume set includes Thomas Taylor's 1816 translation of Proclus' "On the...

Malcolm Schofield offers a clear and accessible guide to Plato's political thought in this influential work. A leading scholar of ancient philosophy, Schofield explores Plato's ideas on education,...

This reader provides a solid theoretical base for understanding the concept of authorship. It presents key readings from influential thinkers, including Plato, Descartes, Shelley, Freud, T.S. Eliot,...

Socrates Dissatisfied: An Analysis of Plato's Crito by Roslyn Weiss explores the complex relationship between Socrates and the Laws in Plato's dialogue. Weiss argues that the Laws are not Socrates'...

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...

Rebecca Goldstein's Plato at the Googleplex explores the enduring relevance of philosophy in today's debates and controversies. By re-examining the origins of Western philosophy, she reveals the...

Plato's Laws is a foundational work of ancient Greek political thought that explores the role of legislation in society. First translated into English after thirty-five years, this edition presents...

Plato's Podcasts: A witty and inspiring take on modern living. In this engaging book, Mark Vernon explores how ancient philosophers' thoughts can inform our 21st-century existence. From the...

Plato's Republic remains one of the most influential texts in Western philosophy, yet its meaning can be elusive. Claudia Baracchi argues that to fully understand this work, we must attend to the...

Re-examining the ancient Greek philosopher Plato's ideas on love and relationships reveals a complex history. Fifteenth and sixteenth-century European humanists, mostly Catholic scholars, translated...