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Plato

By Carol Atack

Plato

By Carol Atack

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Now in paperback, a new reading of Plato's philosophy that reveals it as deeply shaped by his experiences in Athens.

Plato is a key figure from the beginnings of Western philosophy, yet the impact of his lived experience on his thought has rarely been explored. Born during a war that would lead to Athens' decline, Plato lived in turbulent times. Carol Atack explores how Plato's life in Athens influenced his thought, how he developed the Socratic dialogue into a powerful philosophical tool, and how he used the institutions of Athenian society to create a compelling imaginative world. Accessibly written, this book shows how Plato made Athens the place where diverse ideas were integrated into a new way of approaching the big questions about our lives, then and now.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
240
Release Date:
2025-01-10
Publication Date:
2025-01-10
Publisher:
Reaktion Books
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1789149460
ISBN13:
9781789149463
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
438 g
Height:
142 cm
Width:
220 cm
Thickness:
28 cm
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