Among the most influential thinkers in Western history, Plato presented his thought in a series of dramatic dialogues in which different speakers present various aspects of a philosophical problem. This volume contains two of the most interesting and important of these dialogues.
The philosophic goal of the
Symposium is to find the ultimate manifestation of the love that controls the world, leading to mystic union with eternal and supercosmic beauty.
Phaedrus discusses the psychology of love, resulting in the concept of the familiar Platonic ‘forms’ as objects of transcendental emotion. In this inexpensive edition of the renowned Jowett translation, they will be welcomed by anyone interested in Greek thought or the philosophy of Plato.
Tentang Penulis
Plato ranks among the most familiar ancient philosophers, along with his teacher, Socrates, and his student, Aristotle. In addition to writing philosophical dialogues — used to teach logic, ethics, rhetoric, religion, and mathematics as well as philosophy — he founded Athens’ Academy, the Western world’s first institution of higher learning.
Bahasa Inggris ● Format EPUB ● Halaman 96 ● ISBN 9780486111957 ● Ukuran file 2.2 MB ● Penerbit Dover Publications ● Diterbitkan 2012 ● Diunduh 24 bulan ● Mata uang EUR ● ID 5274229 ● Perlindungan salinan Adobe DRM
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