This volume provides a comprehensive and lively presentation of the whole range of Plato's thought, with a particular emphasis on how Plato developed his metaphysics with a view to supporting his deepest educational convictions.
This volume provides a comprehensive and lively presentation of the whole range of Plato's thought, with a particular emphasis on how Plato developed ...
Plato's Euthyphro is important because it gives an excellent example of Socratic dialogue in operation and of the connection of that dialectic with Plato's earlier theory of Forms. Professor Allen's edition of the dialogue provides a translation with interspersed commentary, aimed both at helping the reader who does not have Greek and also elucidating the discussion of the earlier Theory of Forms which follows. The author argues that there is a theory of Forms in the Euthyphro and in other early Platonic dialogues and that this theory is the foundation of Socratic...
Plato's Euthyphro is important because it gives an excellent example of Socratic dialogue in operation and of the connection of that diale...
Did Plato abandon, or modify, the 'Theory of Forms' in later life? In the 'Phaedo', 'Symposium' and 'Republic' it is agreed that Plato held that universals exist. But in 'Parmenides', he subjected that theory to criticism. If the criticism were valid, and Plato knew so, then 'Parmenides' marks a turning point in his thought.
Did Plato abandon, or modify, the 'Theory of Forms' in later life? In the 'Phaedo', 'Symposium' and 'Republic' it is agreed that Plato held that unive...
R. S. Bluck's engaging volume provides an accessible introduction to the thought of Plato. In the first part of the book the author provides an account of the life of the philosopher, from Plato's early years, through to the Academy, the first visit to Dionysius and the third visit to Syracuse, and finishing with an account of his final years. In the second part contains a discussion of the main purpose and points of interest of each of Plato's works. There is a chapter on Plato's central doctrine, the Theory of Ideas, and a translation of Plato's Seventh Letter, which not only provides...
R. S. Bluck's engaging volume provides an accessible introduction to the thought of Plato. In the first part of the book the author provides an accoun...
What can the study of the history of ancient philosophy bring to the study of contemporary philosophical problems and questions? In 'New Essays on Plato and Aristotle' eight distinguished philosophers address topics in Greek philosophy that are connected with current philosophical issues.
What can the study of the history of ancient philosophy bring to the study of contemporary philosophical problems and questions? In 'New Essays on Pla...
A comprehensive bibliography on all scholarly work that was published on Plato and Socrates during the years 1958-73. The author has sought to include all materials primarily concerned with Socrates and Plato, together with other works which make a contribution to our understanding of the two philosophers.
A comprehensive bibliography on all scholarly work that was published on Plato and Socrates during the years 1958-73. The author has sought to include...
Focussing on two metaphysical doctrines of central importance to Plato's thought - the 'Theory of Forms' and the doctrine of 'Being and Becoming' - he suggests a continuous progress can be traced through Plato's works.
Focussing on two metaphysical doctrines of central importance to Plato's thought - the 'Theory of Forms' and the doctrine of 'Being and Becoming' - he...
This book provides an introduction to Plato's work that gives a clear statement of what Plato has to say about the problems of thought and life. In particular, it tells the reader just what Plato says, and makes no attempt to force a system on the Platonic text or to trim Plato's works to suit contemporary philosophical tastes. The author also gives an account that has historical fidelity - we cannot really understand the Republic or the Gorgias if we forget that the Athens of the conversations is meant to be the Athens of Nicias or Cleon, not the very different Athens of Plato's own manhood....
This book provides an introduction to Plato's work that gives a clear statement of what Plato has to say about the problems of thought and life. In pa...
The author provides a translation of 'Timaeus', together with the 'Critias', the source of the legendary tale of Atlantis. He has taken particular care to provide an accurate rendering of Plato's words and to avoid putting his own or any other interpretation on the works.
The author provides a translation of 'Timaeus', together with the 'Critias', the source of the legendary tale of Atlantis. He has taken particular car...
This work provides a clear and informed account of aesthetic and callistic concepts as they occur in the works of Plato and Aristotle. The author illustrates their ideas on art and beauty by close reference to their texts and finds a profound similarity which unites them.
This work provides a clear and informed account of aesthetic and callistic concepts as they occur in the works of Plato and Aristotle. The author illu...
