Plato's: Phaedo - Softcover

 
9780521097024: Plato's: Phaedo
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0521097029 ISBN 13: 9780521097024
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1972

Synopsis

The book is written for anyone seriously interested in Plato's thought and in the history of literary theory or of rhetoric. No knowledge of Greek is required. The focus of this account is on how the resources both of persuasive myth and of formal argument, for all that Plato sets them in strong contrast, nevertheless complement and reinforce each other in his philosophy.

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Review

This marvelously conceived new translation of Plato's most important dialogue will set the standard for classroom use for many years to come... The authors' imaginative new interpretation will inspire students and generate scholarly controversy - and is thus certain to accomplish what it suggests is the true aim of Socratic inquiry: the weaving, unweaving, and perpetual re-weaving of the Logos.

-- Dr. George R. Lucas, Jr., Professor of Philosophy, US Naval Academy, Annapolis

From the Back Cover

This marvelously conceived new translation of Plato's most important dialogue will set the standard for classroom use for many years to come... The authors' imaginative new interpretation will inspire students and generate scholarly controversy - and is thus certain to accomplish what it suggests is the true aim of Socratic inquiry: the weaving, unweaving, and perpetual re-weaving of the Logos.

-- Dr. George R. Lucas, Jr., Professor of Philosophy, US Naval Academy, Annapolis

Modern students can now appreciate the wisdom of the world's greatest thinkers. Through clear, faithful translations, renowned scholars have made classical philosophical texts
accessible and inspirational.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
1972
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0521097029
ISBN 13 
9780521097024
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
210