An Essay on the Platonic Idea (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Thomas Maguire

9780331753622: An Essay on the Platonic Idea (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331753626 ISBN 13: 9780331753622

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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An independent study of Plato that clarifies the core idea behind Platonism and its timeless questions.

This edition presents a rigorous argument about how the Idea shapes Plato’s philosophy and why it matters today.

The book examines how Plato’s thought builds a unified system from diverse theories, showing how the Idea runs through his metaphysics, ethics, and theory of knowledge. It also discusses how Aristotle and other ancient voices intersect with Plato’s method, offering a clear account of the debates that shaped early metaphysical inquiry. The text is written for readers who want a careful, no‑nonsense look at Platonic doctrine and its influence on later philosophy.

What you’ll experience

Clear explanations of how the Idea functions in Plato’s system and why it matters to the whole philosophy.
Discussion of the relationship between noetic (intellectual) reality and the sensible world, without technical jargon.
Context on how 19th‑century and ancient critics influenced the reading of Plato, including references to Aristotle and Grote.
A focused argument about essential themes that recur across Plato’s dialogues and later thought.

Ideal for readers of philosophy and students seeking a concise, accessible guide to Plato’s metaphysics and the idea that unites his writings.

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