Plato: Phaedrus - Softcover

Plato

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521097037 ISBN 13: 9780521097031

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1972

Synopsis

The dialogue begins with a playful discussion of erotic passion, then extends the theme to consider the nature of inspiration, love and knowledge. The centerpiece is the myth of the charioteer - the famous and moving account of the vision, fall and incarnation of the soul. Professor Hackforth here translates the dialogue for the student and general reader. There is a running commentary on the course of the argument and the meaning of the key Greek terms, and a full intoduction to explain the philosophical background and the place of this work among Plato's writings.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Translation in English with introduction, notes, glossary, appendices, interpretive essay and introduction. The text includes new insights into the nature of Greek love, including rarely seen illustrations (stone carving and vase painting).

About the Author:

Stephen Scully is an Associate Professor of Classical Studies at Boston University. He is the author of Homer and the Sacred City, as well as numerous essays and articles on Homer, Attic Tragedy, and Virgil.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1972
• ISBN 10: 0521097037
• ISBN 13: 9780521097031
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 184
• Editor: Hackforth R.