Plato: Phaedo (Cambridge Greek and Latin Classics) - Softcover

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Softcover

ISBN 10: 052131318X ISBN 13: 9780521313186

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1993

Synopsis

Plato's Phaedo is deservedly one of the best known works of Greek literature, but also one of the most complex. Set in the prison where Socrates is awaiting execution, it portrays Plato's model philosopher in action, spending his last hours in conversation with two other seasoned members of his circle about the fate of the human soul after death. Professor Rowe attempts to help the reader find a way through the intricate structure both of individual passages and arguments and of the dialogue as a whole, stressing its intelligibility as a unified work of art and giving equal attention to its literary and philosophical aspects. The notes also aim to provide the kind of help with Plato's Greek which is needed by comparative beginners in the language, but the commentary is intended for any student, classical scholar, or philosopher with an interest in the close reading of Plato.

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Review:

Very usable source. I like the professional inclusion o introduction, notes, bibliography and clear Stephans numbering. All contribute to introducing students to a scholarly text. Book opens easily for ease in reading. I will consider it for future courses. (Dr. Madonna R. Adams, Pace University)

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 052131318X
• ISBN 13: 9780521313186
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 316