This introduction to Plato focuses on the philosophy and argument of his writings, drawing the reader into Plato's way of doing philosophy, and the general themes of his thinking. It includes a brief account of Plato's life.
This new edition brings together the English translation of the renowned Plato scholar and translator, Seth Benardete, with two illuminating commentaries on it: Benardete's "On Plato's Symposium" and Allan Bloom's provocative essay, "The ...
A new translation of the complete texts of The Republic, The Apology, Crito, Phaido, Ion, Meno, and Symposium reveals the genius of Plato as he struggled with education, justice, the "philosopher king," and utopian visions of society.
Benjamin Jowett's translations of Plato have long been classics in their own right. In this volume, Professor Hayden Pelliccia has revised Jowett's renderings of five key dialogues, giving us a...
In a closely argued critical introduction, Ralph Lerner addresses several of the most important problems raised by the work.
Morrow , Glenn R. ( Glenn Raymond ) , 1895–1973 . Plato's Cretan city : a historical interpretation of the Laws / by Glenn R. Morrow . P. cm . Originally published : 1960. With new introd . Includes bibliographical references and index ...
As with all volumes in the Focus Classical Library, this new translation by Joe Sachs adheres close to the original text, providing notes and an introduction to the work designed to give the intelligent reader access to thought and thought ...
Philosophy 101 for those who like to take the heavy stuff lightly, this is a joy to read—and finally, it all makes sense!
Challenges the idea that Plato is a secular thinker, exploring the interaction of philosophy and Greek religion in the dialogues.
A new and lively translation of two Platonic dialogues widely read and discussed by philosophers, with introduction and notes.