The Complete Works of Plato, Volume II

Plato

ISBN 10: 1605125016 / ISBN 13: 9781605125015

Published by Akasha Publishing, LLC Nov 2009, 2009

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Neuware - Collected here in two volumes are the complete works of Plato, in the classic translation by Benjamin Jowett. One of the most influential thinkers of Ancient Greece or any other era, Plato formed the basis of Western philosophy. Mostly written in the form of dialogues with his teacher Socrates as the protagonist, his works address themes as varied as metaphysics, psychology, pedagogy, politics, and ethics. Despite the weighty subject matter, Plato's writing remains accessible to the general reader, and infused with wit and humor. Why is Plato worth reading today His dialogues are vitally concerned with how we should live. His arguments always have an engagement with life. He combines the logical rigor of a philosopher with the imagination and artistry of a poet. In short, despite the passage of thousands of years, Plato remains relevant and compelling.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Complete Works of Plato, Volume II
• Publisher: Akasha Publishing, LLC Nov 2009
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1605125016
• ISBN 13: 9781605125015
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 223W x 144H x 45D millimeters 223 millimeters width by 144 millimeters height by 45 millimeters depth
• Weight: 987 grams

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Collected here in two volumes are the complete works of Plato, in the classic translation by Benjamin Jowett. One of the most influential thinkers of Ancient Greece or any other era, Plato formed the basis of Western philosophy. Mostly written in the form of dialogues with his teacher Socrates as the protagonist, his works address themes as varied as metaphysics, psychology, pedagogy, politics, and ethics. Despite the weighty subject matter, Plato's writing remains accessible to the general reader, and infused with wit and humor. Why is Plato worth reading today? His dialogues are vitally concerned with how we should live. His arguments always have an engagement with life. He combines the logical rigor of a philosopher with the imagination and artistry of a poet. In short, despite the passage of thousands of years, Plato remains relevant and compelling.