PLATO'S THOUGHT IN THE MAKING A Study of the Development of His Metaphysics

Raven, J. E.

ISBN 10: 0521093570 / ISBN 13: 9780521093576

Published by Cambridge At the University Press, 1965

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Spine is lightly browned. Text is clean. ; 256 pages.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: PLATO'S THOUGHT IN THE MAKING A Study of the Development of His Metaphysics
• Publisher: Cambridge At the University Press
• Publication Date: 1965
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521093570
• ISBN 13: 9780521093576
• Binding: Softcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Philosophy

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Synopsis

The philosophy of Plato embraces much more than metaphysics; his primary concern was with the question of how man should conduct himself as he ought, and metaphysics was studied for the sake of this. Yet for most readers 'Plato' suggests the Theory of Ideas, probably disguised behind some such popular concept as 'platonic' love. Mr Raven sets out to explain, to the ordinary reader, how this central theory grew in Plato's mind and out of his experience, and what were its eventual implications. He has a gift for the clear exposition of concepts that are by no means easy. This 1965 book is intended primarily for the serious student of philosophy (who needs no Greek to read it) and will also appeal to anyone interested in human thought and its development.

Book Description

Mr Raven explains how the central theory of metaphysics, which was studied in relation to the question of how man should conduct himself as he ought, grew in Plato's mind and out of his experience, and what were its eventual implications.