This is an English translation of Plato presenting a new conception of the Theory of Forms. Socrates and others discuss the epistemological and metaphysical puzzles of the Parmenides, with aims to define the meaning of the Sophist. The glossary of key terms is a unique addition to Platonic literature by which concepts central to each dialogue are discussed and cross-referenced as to their occurrences throughout the work. In such a way students are encouraged to see beyond the words into concepts.
Focus Philosophical Library translations are close to and are non-interpretative of the...
This is an English translation of Plato presenting a new conception of the Theory of Forms. Socrates and others discuss the epistemological and metaph...
Peter Kalkavage's "The Logic of Desire"guides the reader through Hegel's great work. Given the book's legendary difficulty, one may well ask, "Why even try to read the"Phenomenology"?" In his preface, Kalkavage explains why he thinks a reader should try:
"There is much to commend the study of Hegel: his attentiveness to the deepest, most fundamental questions of philosophy, his uncompromising pursuit of truth, his amazing gift for characterization and critique, his appreciation for the grand sweep of things and the large view, his profound admiration for all that is heroic, especially...
Peter Kalkavage's "The Logic of Desire"guides the reader through Hegel's great work. Given the book's legendary difficulty, one may well ask, "Why ...
