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Talks With Socrates About Life

Translations From The Gorgias And The Republic Of Plato (1886)

Beschreibung

Talks With Socrates About Life: Translations From The Gorgias And The Republic Of Plato (1886) is a book that features translations of two of Plato's most famous works, Gorgias and The Republic. The book offers readers a unique opportunity to engage with the ideas and philosophies of Socrates, one of the most influential thinkers in Western philosophy. Through these translations, readers can explore Socrates' views on various topics, including justice, morality, and the nature of the soul. The book also includes commentary and analysis, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the texts and their significance. Overall, Talks With Socrates About Life is a valuable resource for anyone interested in philosophy, ethics, or the history of Western thought.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Plato (428/27-348/47 bce) Plato was an Athenian philosopher from the Classical Period in Ancient Greece. He grew up during the Peloponnesian War (431-404 bce), and came of age around the time of Athens' final defeat and the turmoil that followed. He was a close associate of the great Greek philosopher Socrates, who is considered to be the founder of Western philosophy; he was later condemned to death. The Socratic method of dialogue and debate are extensively found in Plato's works. He wrote approximately 35 dialogues with Socrates as a character in order to bring out the ideas and beliefs of his teacher. Two of his notable works are Apologia, which recounts Socrates' trial, and Phaedo, a dialogue that chronicles the conversations on the day that Socrates was put to death. Following the execution of Socrates, Plato travelled to Egypt, Sicily, and Italy. He studied and contributed to philosophy, mathematics, and science. Upon his return to Athens, he founded the Academy-the first institution of higher learning in the West. The institute focused on research around philosophy and science. One of the famous students at Plato's Academy was Aristotle, who went on to challenge some of Plato's views on literature and poetry.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 208
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 309g
• ISBN-13: 9781437076912
• ISBN-10: 1437076912
• Artikelnr.: 25509591