Plato Within Your Grasp
by Brian Proffitt
Philosophy's greatest luminaries brought down to earth. Plato Within Your Grasp offers fast, easy access to the life and works of the acknowledged father of Western philosophy. In fewer than 100 pages, you'll get all the essentials in everyday language. A short biographical sketch sets the scene, followed by chapters illuminating Plato's overall philosophy and his most important writings. For students and lifelong learners seeking an entry point into this astonishingly diverse thinker's ideas, Plato Within Your Grasp is the springboard to enriched understanding. Inside you'll find all the vital details, including: Life Family and upbringing Influence of Socrates Athenian culture and society Philosophy Overview of key works, themes, and impact Socratic, mature, and late periods...
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Plato Within Your Grasp
2004, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
in English
0544187814 9780544187818
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Plato Within Your Grasp
2004, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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in English
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"There is some debate as to whether Plato was actually the philosopher's given name or a nickname that was generally accepted."
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