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Plato: Meno

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Plato: Meno explores the philosophical question, "Can virtue be taught?" through a dialogue between Socrates and Meno. They examine the nature of virtue, engaging in a deep investigation of knowledge and belief. The book delves into themes of epistemology and ethics, with Socrates employing his characteristic method of questioning.
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You might enjoy this classic philosophical dialogue if you are intrigued by exploring questions about virtue, knowledge, and the process of learning. The text delves into Socratic questioning and presents insightful debates on human nature and morality. Perfect for anyone interested in ancient philosophy and the foundations of Western thought.

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Plato: Meno

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As one would expect from the team of Brann, Kalkavage and Salem, their edition of Plato's Meno is a fine one. The translation meets their stated goal of remaining 'as faithful as possible to the Greek, while using lively, colloquial English.' Their notes are consistently helpful and will be particularly useful to those readers willing to explore the nuances of Plato's extraordinary prose.

Their introduction is clear and compact, and it highlights the most philosophically important themes of the dialogue. One particularly useful feature of this edition is the manner in which it displays the diagrams Socrates draws in order to illustrate his famous 'square within a square.' Instead of relegating them to the notes, it integrates them into the text of the dialogue itself. Readers are able to follow along, and 'watch' Socrates actually construct them.

- David Roochnik, Boston University

Series: Focus Philosophical Library

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This new edition of Meno by Eva Brann, Peter Kalkavage, and Eric Salem is highly praised for its accurate, engaging translation and its ability to speak to modern audiences while remaining faithful to the Greek text. Reviewers commend the clear introduction, which succinctly highlights important philosophical themes, and the detailed footnotes that help readers appreciate the historical and linguistic context. The integration of geometric diagrams within the text is noted as particularly effective for illustrating key concepts, making it a valuable resource for both scholars and students.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781585109937

Publisher: Focus Publishing/R Pullins & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 October 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Focus Publishing/R Pullins & Co

Illustration: 10 line diagrams

Contributors:

  • Translated by Eva Brann
  • Translated by Peter Kalkavage
  • Translated by Eric Salem
  • Translated by Eva Brann
  • Translated by Peter Kalkavage
  • Translated by Eric Salem

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 105g

Pages: 80

About the Author

Eva Brann,Peter KalkavageandEric Salemare Tutors at St. John's College in Annapolis, Maryland. They have translated Plato'sSymposiumor Drinking Party,Sophist,PhaedoandStatesmanfor Focus. Peter Kalkavage has also translated Plato'sTimaeus, now in a second edition.

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