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The Collected Dialogues of Plato

By Plato
Series: Bollingen Series
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The Collected Dialogues of Plato is a foundational text in Western philosophy, encompassing a variety of Plato's works that depict Socratic dialogues. These dialogues explore themes such as justice, virtue, politics, and the nature of the soul through engaging conversations primarily featuring Socrates. The collection serves as a profound exploration of philosophical ideas, encouraging readers to reflect on complex moral and ethical questions.
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You might enjoy this collection if you're fascinated by foundational philosophical ideas and want to explore the profound thoughts of one of history's greatest philosophers. This work offers timeless dialogues that delve into ethics, politics, metaphysics, and the nature of knowledge, sparking deep reflection and insightful debate.

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The Collected Dialogues of Plato

Presents the writings of Plato that are generally considered to be authentic. This title collects the contents from the work of the best British and American translators of the last 100 years, ranging from Jowett (1871) to scholars of the present day.

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The Platonic Forms of the Platonic dialogues. - Rebecca Newberger Goldstein, author of Plato at the Googleplex

A landmark one-volume edition of the complete Plato in classic translations.

This is a classic one-volume edition of all the writings of Plato generally considered to be authentic. The editors, Edith Hamilton and Huntington Cairns, chose the contents from the work of the best modern British and American translators.

The volume contains prefatory notes to each dialogue, by Hamilton; an introductory essay on Plato's philosophy and writings, by Cairns; and a comprehensive index with cross references to assist the reader with the philosophical vocabulary of the different translators.

Series: Bollingen Series

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The Collected Dialogues of Plato is commended for its elegant presentation and high-quality English translations, making it accessible and engaging for readers. The edition is praised for its careful editing and attractive printing, offering a comprehensive collection of Plato's thought-provoking works.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691097183

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 October 1961

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Contributors:

  • Edited by Edith Hamilton
  • Edited by Huntington Cairns

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 1446g

Pages: 1770

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Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Plato Series: Bollingen Series

About the Author

Edith Hamilton (18671963) was perhaps the most famous and influential classicist of the twentieth century. Her bestselling Mythology remains a standard version of the stories of the ancient world. Huntington Cairns (19041985) was a writer and lawyer who worked at different times for the U.S. Treasury, the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, and Johns Hopkins University.

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