Symposium and Phaedrus - Softcover

Plato

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ISBN 10: 146366656X ISBN 13: 9781463666569

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2011

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Symposium and Phaedrus written by legendary philosopher Plato is widely considered to be two of the top philosophical books of all time. These two great classics will surely attract a whole new generation of readers. For many, Symposium and Phaedrus is required reading for various courses and curriculums. And for others who simply enjoy reading timeless pieces of classic philosophical literature, the combination of these two gems by Plato is highly recommended. Published by Classic Books America and beautifully produced, Symposium and Phaedrus would make an ideal gift and it should be a part of everyone's personal library.

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It has been said that, after the Bible, Plato's dialogues are the most influential books in Western culture. And of the dialogues, the "Symposium is the most delightful and accessible, requiring no special knowledge of ancient Greek philosophy or customs. Dramatizing a party in fifth-century B.C. Athens, the deceptively unassuming "Symposium introduces--in the guise of convivial after-dinner conversation--profound ideas about the nature of love. In "Phaedrus, here published together with the "Symposium, Plato discusses the place of eloquence in expounding truth. In both dialogues, Socrates plays the leading role, by turns teasing, arguing, analyzing, joking, inspiring, and cajoling his followers into understanding ideas that have remained central to Western thought through the centuries.

About the Author

Richard Rutherford is a Fellow of Christ Church, Oxford.

Tom Griffith's translation of Phaedrus is published here for the first time. His translation of the Symposium (1986) has been newly revised for this edition.

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