The Collected Dialogues of Plato (Paperback)

Paperback. 'The Platonic Forms of the Platonic dialogues.' Rebecca Newberger Goldstein, author of Plato at the GoogleplexFor the first time in paperback, the landmark one-volume edition of the complete writings of Plato.This classic edition of Platos complete writings has long been a favourite of readers. The editors, Edith Hamilton and Huntington Cairns, chose the contents from the work of the best modern British and American translators. The volume contains prefatory notes to each dialogue; an introductory essay on Platos philosophy and writings; and a comprehensive index with cross-references. In a new foreword, acclaimed philosopher and novelist Rebecca Newberger Goldstein describes Platos unparalleled importance to philosophy down to the present day, why he chose the artful form of the dialogue, and what makes this edition of his writings so special. For the first time in paperback, the landmark one-volume edition of the complete writings of Plato. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…