The Philebus of Plato: With Introduction, Notes, and Appendix; Together With a Critical Letter on the Laws of Plato, and a Chapter of Palaeographical Remarks (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Plato

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267293666 ISBN 13: 9780267293667

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A scholarly edition of Plato's Philebus with introduction, notes, and appendices helps readers grasp the dialogue's ideas and history.

This edition combines the text of Philebus with an introduction, editor’s notes, and an appendix. It also includes a critical letter on Plato’s Laws and a chapter on palaeographical remarks, offering historical and textual insight alongside the primary work. Readers will find guidance on language, manuscript variants, and the scholarly decisions that shape the edition.

What you’ll experience:

• An accessible introduction that opens up the dialogue’s themes, context, and significance.
• Editorial notes that clarify Greek terms, variants, and translation choices.
• Appendices and addenda that address textual questions and provide further commentary.
• A critical letter and palaeographical remarks that illuminate how ancient manuscripts influence modern editions.

Ideal for students, teachers, and readers who want more than a plain text—this edition supports study and deeper exploration of Plato’s ideas.

About this title

About the Author

Plato (427-347 B.C.) was a classical Greek philosopher and writer whose best-known works include the Republic, the Apology, and the Symposium.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267293666
• ISBN 13: 9780267293667
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 217