Plato (Past Masters) - Softcover

Hare, R. M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 019287585X ISBN 13: 9780192875853

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA, 1983

Synopsis

The earliest philosopher whose work has survived extensively, Plato remains the starting-point in the study of logic, metaphysics, and moral and political philosophy. R.M. Hare provides a concise, well-connected introduction to Plato's dialogues, focusing on the central problems which led Plato to become a philosopher. He describes these problems and Plato's solutions with great clarity, and sets them in the context of Plato's life and times, and his place in the history of philosophy.

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Review:

in less than ninety pages R. M. Hare makes this monumental subject real, intelligible, and interesting (TLS)

Synopsis:

Even after twenty-three centuries Plato's work remains the starting-point for the study of logic, metaphysics, and moral and political philosophy. But though his dialogues retain their freshness and immediacy, they can be difficult to follow. Professor Hare has provided a short introduction to Plato's thought that makes their meaning clear.

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Publication date: 1983
• ISBN 10: 019287585X
• ISBN 13: 9780192875853
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96