The Bloomsbury Companion to Plato
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Plato, mathematician, philosopher and founder of the Academy in Athens, is, together with his teacher, Socrates, and his student, Aristotle, universally considered to have laid the foundations of Western philosophy. The Bloomsbury Companion to Plato provides a comprehensive and accessible study guide to Plato's thought.
Written by a team of leading experts in the field of ancient philosophy, this companion covers five major areas;- Plato's life and his historical, philosophical and literary context
- synopses of all the dialogues attributed to Plato
- the most important features of the dialogues
- the key themes and topics apparent in the dialogues
- Plato's enduring influence and the various interpretative approaches applied to his thought throughout the history of philosophy Covering every aspect of Plato's thought in over 140 entries, The Bloomsbury Companion to Plato is an engaging introduction to Plato and an essential resource for anyone working in the field of ancient philosophy.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1474250912
ISBN13:9781474250917
Release Date:December 2015
Publisher:Bloomsbury Academic
Length:384 Pages
Weight:1.30 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 6.1" x 9.1"
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