Plato's Philebus

Plato; Hackforth, R. (Tr.)

ISBN 10: 0521097045 / ISBN 13: 9780521097048

Published by Cambridge University Press, Great Britain, 1945

About this Item

VG. 1972 2nd Printing of the 1945 CU Press Soft cover Edition thus, translated, with introduction and commentary, by R. Hackforth. Book is straight, square, tightly bound, mildly and uniformly age toned and free of markings and blemishes. Cover is clean, with mild age toning, residue from prior removal of price sticker on rear panel, 1/4" tear at top of front hinge (no loss), overall rubbing, gently bumped or rubbed corners, joints, head, tail, hinges and edges, boldly legible lettering and crisply distinct design and artwork. (Please see Seller images). ISBN 0521097045. ShiroBooks, independent bookseller, takes pride in accurate descriptions, careful wrapping and safe shipping. CONTACT SHIROBOOKS PRIOR TO ORDERING if any questions or for more information, details or photos.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Plato's Philebus
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Great Britain
• Publication Date: 1945
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521097045
• ISBN 13: 9780521097048
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 2nd Printing
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Weight: 1 pound

About this title

Synopsis

This translation with introduction and commentary of Plato's Philebus was originally issued under the title Plato's Examination of Pleasure and first reprinted as Plato's Philebus. This dialogue, generally agreed to be one of Plato's latest and most sophisticated, analyses in detail the nature of pleasure – its meaning, its varieties and importance. Professor Hackforth here translates the dialogue for the student and general reader. There is a running commentary on the course of the argument and the meaning of key Greek terms and a full introduction to explain the philosophical background and the place of this work among Plato's writings.

Book Description

This dialogue, generally agreed to be one of Plato's latest and most sophisticated, analyses in detail the nature of pleasure – its meaning, its varieties and importance. Professor Hackforth's introduction and commentary makes this book ideal for the student or general reader.