Download or read book Facets of Plato s Philosophy written by William Henry Werkmeister and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book FACETS OF PLATO S PHILOSOPHY BASED ON PAPERS FROM A MEMORIAL SYMPOSIUM ON PLATO HELD IN MEMORY TO ROBERT DANIEL MILLER DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Timaeus and Critias written by Plato and published by 1st World Publishing. This book was released on 1929 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Plato and the Art of Philosophical Writing written by Christopher Rowe and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2007-11-22 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plato's dialogues are usually understood as simple examples of philosophy in action. In this book Professor Rowe treats them rather as literary-philosophical artefacts, shaped by Plato's desire to persuade his readers to exchange their view of life and the universe for a different view which, from their present perspective, they will barely begin to comprehend. What emerges is a radically new Plato: a Socratic throughout, who even in the late dialogues is still essentially the Plato (and the Socrates) of the Apology and the so-called 'Socratic' dialogues. This book aims to understand Plato both as a philosopher and as a writer, on the assumption that neither of these aspects of the dialogues can be understood without the other. The argument of the book is closely based in Plato's text, but should be accessible to any serious reader of Plato, whether professional philosopher, classicist, or student.
Download or read book Plato s Forms written by William A. Welton and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The "theory of forms" usually attributed to Plato is one of the most famous of philosophical theories, yet it has engendered such controversy in the literature on Plato that scholars even debate whether or not such a theory exists in his texts. Plato's Forms: Varieties of Interpretation is an ambitious work that brings together, in a single volume, widely divergent approaches to the topic of the forms in Plato's dialogues. With contributions rooted in both Anglo-American and Continental philosophy, the book illustrates the contentious role the forms have played in Platonic scholarship and suggests new approaches to a central problem of Plato studies.
Download or read book The Dialectic of Essence written by Allan Silverman and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2009-02-09 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Dialectic of Essence offers a systematic new account of Plato's metaphysics. Allan Silverman argues that the best way to make sense of the metaphysics as a whole is to examine carefully what Plato says about ousia (essence) from the Meno through the middle period dialogues, the Phaedo and the Republic, and into several late dialogues including the Parmenides, the Sophist, the Philebus, and the Timaeus. This book focuses on three fundamental facets of the metaphysics: the theory of Forms; the nature of particulars; and Plato's understanding of the nature of metaphysical inquiry. Silverman seeks to show how Plato conceives of "Being" as a unique way in which an essence is related to a Form. Conversely, partaking ("having") is the way in which a material particular is related to its properties: Particulars, thus, in an important sense lack essence. Additionally, the author closely analyzes Plato's idea that the relation between Forms and particulars is mediated by form-copies. Even when some late dialogues provide a richer account of particulars, Silverman maintains that particulars are still denied essence. Indeed, with the Timaeus's introduction of the receptacle, there are no particulars of the traditional variety. This book cogently demonstrates that when we understand that Plato's concern with essence lies at the root of his metaphysics, we are better equipped to find our way through the labyrinth of his dialogues and to better appreciate how they form a coherent theory.
Download or read book Plato s Natural Philosophy written by Thomas Kjeller Johansen and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2004-07-01 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plato's dialogue the Timaeus-Critias presents two connected accounts, that of the story of Atlantis and its defeat by ancient Athens and that of the creation of the cosmos by a divine craftsman. This book offers a unified reading of the dialogue. It tackles a wide range of interpretative and philosophical issues. Topics discussed include the function of the famous Atlantis story, the notion of cosmology as 'myth' and as 'likely', and the role of God in Platonic cosmology. Other areas commented upon are Plato's concepts of 'necessity' and 'teleology', the nature of the 'receptacle', the relationship between the soul and the body, the use of perception in cosmology, and the work's peculiar monologue form. The unifying theme is teleology: Plato's attempt to show the cosmos to be organised for the good. A central lesson which emerges is that the Timaeus is closer to Aristotle's physics than previously thought.
Download or read book Plato s Cosmology written by Francis MacDonald Cornford and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-06-23 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is Volume IV of ten on a series of Ancient Philosophy. Originally published in 1937, this text offers Plato's 'Timaeus' translated with a running commentary discussing each problem of interpretation.
Download or read book Plato s Philosophy of Science written by Andrew Gregory and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-03-02 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this illuminating book Andrew Gregory takes an original approach to Plato's philosophy of science by reassessing Plato's views on how we might investigate and explain the natural world. He demonstrates that many of the common charges against Plato - disinterest, ignorance, dismissal of observation - are unfounded, and shows instead that Plato had a series of important and cogent criticisms to make of the early atomists and other physiologoi. Plato's views on science, and on astronomy and cosmology in particular, are shown to have developed in interesting ways. Thus, the book argues, Plato can best be seen as a philosopher struggling with the foundations of scientific realism, and as someone, moreover, who has interesting epistemological, cosmological and nomological reasons for his approach. Plato's Philosophy of Science is important reading for all those with an interest in Ancient Philosophy and the History of Science.
Download or read book Plato s Philosophy of Science written by Andrew Gregory and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-03-02 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this illuminating book Andrew Gregory takes an original approach to Plato's philosophy of science by reassessing Plato's views on how we might investigate and explain the natural world. He demonstrates that many of the common charges against Plato - disinterest, ignorance, dismissal of observation - are unfounded, and shows instead that Plato had a series of important and cogent criticisms to make of the early atomists and other physiologoi. Plato's views on science, and on astronomy and cosmology in particular, are shown to have developed in interesting ways. Thus, the book argues, Plato can best be seen as a philosopher struggling with the foundations of scientific realism, and as someone, moreover, who has interesting epistemological, cosmological and nomological reasons for his approach. Plato's Philosophy of Science is important reading for all those with an interest in Ancient Philosophy and the History of Science.
Download or read book Platonic cosmology written by Richard D. Mohr and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2016-06-21 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ideas of Plato A Comprehensive Analysis written by Samuel Inbaraja using AI and published by Samuel Inbaraja S. This book was released on 2023-09-30 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overview Delve into the intricate universe of one of the world's most influential philosophers with "Ideas of Plato: A Comprehensive Analysis." This meticulously researched volume offers a profound look into Plato's multifaceted philosophy, covering everything from his metaphysics and epistemology to ethics and political thought. Designed for scholars, students, and lay readers alike, this book provides an unparalleled exploration of Plato's lasting impact on Western intellectual history. Key Features In-Depth Examination: Benefit from extensive chapters that delve into the core principles of Plato's philosophy, from the Theory of Forms to the concept of justice in "The Republic." Analytical Approach: The book adopts a formal, analytical writing style to rigorously examine Plato's ideas, affording readers a precise understanding of his complex thought processes. Socratic Method in Action: Experience Plato's famous Socratic Method through thought-provoking exercises and worksheets, designed to facilitate critical thinking and individual insight. Modern Applications: Discover how Plato's ideas have permeated modern philosophical discourse and practical applications, from ethics to politics and beyond. Expert Commentary: Gain from the insights of renowned scholars who offer their interpretative lenses on the enduring relevance of Plato's works. Comprehensive Bibliography: Further your study with an exhaustive list of additional reading materials, academic journals, and primary source references. Who Should Buy This Book? Academics and Scholars: Researchers seeking a nuanced and analytical discourse on Plato's philosophy will find this book to be an invaluable resource. Philosophy Students: This comprehensive guide serves as an excellent textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate courses on ancient Greek philosophy or Plato specifically. Lifelong Learners: If you're a lay reader with an insatiable curiosity for philosophy, this book offers a coherent and accessible explanation of Plato's complex ideas. Educators: Teachers looking for a robust, insightful resource for lessons on Platonic philosophy will find this book indispensable for the classroom setting.
Download or read book A Plato Primer written by J.D.G. Evans and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-12-05 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A Plato Primer" introduces beginning students and the general reader to the main theses, concepts and arguments in Plato's philosophy. Subtle, versatile and multi-faceted though Plato's thought undoubtedly is, it has a core that needs to be explored and savoured. Evans presents this core, as it appears over a large range of his works, spread out over many decades of composition and many philosophical topics. Through all this diversity Plato's original philosophical personality shines through. Evans approaches the material thematically, in terms of modern philosophical categories, in seven main chapters. Within each of these individual treatments Evans follows the lines of argument in the main works of Plato that explore them. Indications about how to pursue given topics in the secondary literature are given in the helpful guide to further reading.
Download or read book On Ideas written by Gail Fine and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book on Aristotle's important but neglected essay Peri ideon, 'On Ideas', to be published in English. Gail Fine explores the philosophical merits of Aristotle's criticisms of Plato, and relates their views to current debates about universals, properties, meaning, and knowledge. The full, annotated text of Peri ideon is included, with translation.
Download or read book Plato on the Value of Philosophy written by Tushar Irani and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2017-03-30 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plato was the first philosopher in the western tradition to reflect systematically (and often critically) on rhetoric. In this book, Tushar Irani presents a comprehensive and innovative reading of the Gorgias and the Phaedrus, the only two Platonic dialogues to focus on what an 'art of argument' should look like, treating each of the texts individually, yet ultimately demonstrating how each can best be understood in light of the other. For Plato, the way in which we approach argument typically reveals something about our deeper desires and motivations, particularly with respect to other people, and so the key to understanding his views on the proper practice of argument lies in his understanding of human psychology. According to this reading, rhetoric done well is simply the practice of philosophy, the pursuit of which has far-reaching implications for how we should relate to others and how we ought to live.
Download or read book Plato s Republic An Introduction written by Sean McAleer and published by Open Book Publishers. This book was released on 2020-11-09 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is an excellent book – highly intelligent, interesting and original. Expressing high philosophy in a readable form without trivialising it is a very difficult task and McAleer manages the task admirably. Plato is, yet again, intensely topical in the chaotic and confused world in which we are now living. Philip Allott, Professor Emeritus of International Public Law at Cambridge University This book is a lucid and accessible companion to Plato’s Republic, throwing light upon the text’s arguments and main themes, placing them in the wider context of the text’s structure. In its illumination of the philosophical ideas underpinning the work, it provides readers with an understanding and appreciation of the complexity and literary artistry of Plato’s Republic. McAleer not only unpacks the key overarching questions of the text – What is justice? And Is a just life happier than an unjust life? – but also highlights some fascinating, overlooked passages which contribute to our understanding of Plato’s philosophical thought. Plato’s 'Republic': An Introduction offers a rigorous and thought-provoking analysis of the text, helping readers navigate one of the world’s most influential works of philosophy and political theory. With its approachable tone and clear presentation, it constitutes a welcome contribution to the field, and will be an indispensable resource for philosophy students and teachers, as well as general readers new to, or returning to, the text.
Download or read book Plato Philosophy written by R.H Rizvi and published by R.H Rizvi. This book was released on 2024-03-01 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the timeless wisdom of Plato with this insightful exploration of his philosophical teachings. Authored by R.H Rizvi, this book delves deep into Plato's profound insights on topics ranging from ethics and politics to metaphysics and epistemology. Through engaging narratives and thought-provoking analysis, readers will embark on a journey through Plato's dialogues, uncovering the enduring relevance of his ideas in today's world. Whether you're a seasoned philosopher or a curious beginner, "Plato Philosophy" offers a captivating glimpse into one of history's greatest minds.
