Parmenides (Focus Philosophical Library) - Softcover

Plato,

Softcover

ISBN 10: 094105196X ISBN 13: 9780941051965

Publisher: Focus Publishing (US), 1996

Synopsis

This is an English translation of one of the more challenging and enigmatic of Plato's dialogues between Socrates and Parmenides and Zeno of Elea, that begins with Zeno defending his treatise of Parmenidean monism against those partisans of plurality.

Focus Philosophical Library translations are close to and are non-interpretative of the original text, with the notes and a glossary intending to provide the reader with some sense of the terms and the concepts as they were understood by Plato's immediate audience.

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Review:

Keith Whitaker's insightful introduction to this notoriously daunting text is valuable for its clarity and sobriety. The lucid interpretation will be of interest to those versed in the text and will be of great help to any who encounter the dialogue for the first time. The engaging translation humanizes the discourse without compromising its precision - a notable achievement that will earn the gratitude of readers.

--Joseph Cropsey, University of Chicago

Synopsis:

A model of readability and clarity. Translation in English, including an introduction and a brief glossary. This dialogue is among Plato's most difficult. Whitaker provides a clear entry to Plato and Platonic thinking and a succinct translation of the work itself.

About this edition

• Publisher: Focus Publishing (US)
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 094105196X
• ISBN 13: 9780941051965
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96