Gould, John
The Development of Plato's Ethics
- ISBN 13:
- 9781107502185
- author:
- Gould, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 1.5 centimetres (0.0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Ethics & Moral Philosophy,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
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'. Written as the author's Fellowship Dissertation for Christ Church College, Oxford, it provides a comprehensive analysis of Plato's thought on ethics.
The book includes a bibliography and detailed notes throughout, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring Plato's ethical standpoint. With its historical context and scholarly approach, this work offers a nuanced understanding of one of the most influential philosophers in Western thought.
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