Plato

R M Hare

ISBN 10: 019287585X / ISBN 13: 9780192875853

Published by Oxford University Press, 1982

About this Item

Even after twenty-three centuries Plato's work remains the starting-point for the study of logic, metaphysics, and moral and political philosophy. But though his dialogues retain their freshness and immediacy, they can be difficult to follow. Professor Hare has provided a short introduction to Plato's thought that makes their meaning clear.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Plato
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication Date: 1982
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 019287585X
• ISBN 13: 9780192875853
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Fair

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Synopsis

The earliest philosopher whose work has survived extensively, Plato remains the starting-point in the study of logic, metaphysics, and moral and political philosophy. R.M. Hare provides a concise, well-connected introduction to Plato's dialogues, focusing on the central problems which led Plato to become a philosopher. He describes these problems and Plato's solutions with great clarity, and sets them in the context of Plato's life and times, and his place in the history of philosophy.

About the Author

R. M. Hare is White's Professor Emeritus of Moral Philosophy at Oxford University, a Fellow of Corpus Christi College, and Professor of Philosophy Emeritus at the University of Florida. His other books include The Language of Morals, Freedom and Reason, and Moral Thinking, both published by Oxford University Press.