Curious about the ancient Greek philosopher Plato but short on time? "Plato: A Short Introduction to His Life and Works" is your perfect solution! This concise book explores Plato's life, contributions to philosophy, and lasting impact on Western thought. You'll discover:
- Rise of the Philosophers in Ancient Greece
- Sources of information about him
- The life of Plato, his trips to Syracuse, the Academy, and Aristotle
- The works of Plato, order of the dialogues, Theory of Forms, natural science,...
- Plato's masterwork the "Republic," Ideal State, education, Allegory of the Cave, dialectic,...
- His legacy on Western thought, culture and philosophy
- Platonism and Neoplatonism
- A timeline of his life
- Recommended references for further reading
· and more...
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