Plato: A Guide for the Perplexed

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Ancient
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Author: Professor Gerald A. Press ISBN: 9781441104861
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Publication: October 24, 2007
Imprint: Continuum Language: English
Author: Professor Gerald A. Press
ISBN: 9781441104861
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication: October 24, 2007
Imprint: Continuum
Language: English

It is widely agreed that Plato laid the foundations for the whole history of western thought and, well over 2000 years later, his work is still studied by every student of philosophy. Yet his thought and writings continue to evoke perplexity in readers; and perplexity (aporia) is itself a characteristic of many of his writings,  a recurrent motif of his thought, and apparently an important stage one must pass through along the path to wisdom that Plato presents.
 

Plato: A Guide for the Perplexed is a clear and thorough account of Plato's philosophy, his major works and ideas, providing an ideal guide to the important and complex thought of this key philosopher. The book offers a detailed review of all the major dialogues and explores the particular perplexities of the dialogue form. Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of Plato's thought, the book also provides a cogent and reliable survey of the whole history of Platonic interpretation and his far-reaching influence. This is the ideal companion to the study of this most influential and challenging of philosophers.

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It is widely agreed that Plato laid the foundations for the whole history of western thought and, well over 2000 years later, his work is still studied by every student of philosophy. Yet his thought and writings continue to evoke perplexity in readers; and perplexity (aporia) is itself a characteristic of many of his writings,  a recurrent motif of his thought, and apparently an important stage one must pass through along the path to wisdom that Plato presents.
 

Plato: A Guide for the Perplexed is a clear and thorough account of Plato's philosophy, his major works and ideas, providing an ideal guide to the important and complex thought of this key philosopher. The book offers a detailed review of all the major dialogues and explores the particular perplexities of the dialogue form. Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of Plato's thought, the book also provides a cogent and reliable survey of the whole history of Platonic interpretation and his far-reaching influence. This is the ideal companion to the study of this most influential and challenging of philosophers.

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