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Protagoras

By Michael Frede and Plato
Series: Hackett Classics
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Protagoras is a philosophical dialogue primarily attributed to Plato, with commentary by Michael Frede. It explores themes of virtue and knowledge through a debate between Socrates and the sophist Protagoras. Centred around whether virtue can be taught, the conversation delves into the nature of human excellence and the role of education in achieving it.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by Greek philosophy and the dialogues of Plato. It offers an insightful exploration of Socratic conversation and delves into themes like virtue, knowledge, and the nature of human excellence, providing a captivating blend of philosophical argumentation and literary artistry.

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Protagoras

Presents the translation of a dialogue on virtue, wisdom, and the nature of sophistic teaching. This title provides an introduction that illuminates the dialogue's perennial interest, its Athenian political background, and the particular difficulties and ironic nuances of its argument.

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Protagoras by Plato, translated by Lombardo and Bell, is an important early dialogue that explores virtue, wisdom, and the nature of Sophistic teaching. The translation is noted for its liveliness and subtlety, bringing new life to a classic philosophical text.

In addition, Michael Frede has provided a substantial introduction that illuminates the dialogue's enduring interest. He delves into the Athenian political background and examines the particular difficulties and ironic nuances of its argument, offering readers a deeper understanding of this engaging work.

Series: Hackett Classics

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Protagoras by Michael Frede and Plato is praised for its readable translation that effectively captures both the philosophical and dramatic elements. The book is noted for accurately conveying the argument's progression and highlighting important philosophical terms, with commendations on the vivid and fluent prose.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780872200944

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 March 1992

Country: United States

Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Translated by Stanley Lombardo
  • Translated by Karen Bell

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 86g

Pages: 112

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Michael Frede Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Plato Series: Hackett Classics

About the Author

Stanley Lombardo is Professor of Classics, University of Kansas.

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