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
* Individual chapters on Apology and Meno
* Book-by-book explanation of The Republic
Additional Resources
* Tracking down Plato's major works
* Collections, biographies, and critical writings
* Plato on the Internet
Get a grip-Plato is within your grasp!
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Book Details
Author(s)Brian Proffitt
PublisherCliffs Notes
ISBN / ASIN076455977X
ISBN-139780764559778
AvailabilityUsually ships in 24 hours
Sales Rank1,901,985
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸