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Plato Within Your Grasp

ebook

Philosophy's greatest luminaries brought down to earth.



Plato Within Your Grasp offers fast, easy access to the life and works of the acknowledged father of Western philosophy. In fewer than 100 pages, you'll get all the essentials in everyday language. A short biographical sketch sets the scene, followed by chapters illuminating Plato's overall philosophy and his most important writings.



For students and lifelong learners seeking an entry point into this astonishingly diverse thinker's ideas, Plato Within Your Grasp is the springboard to enriched understanding.



Inside you'll find all the vital details, including:



Life

  • Family and upbringing

  • Influence of Socrates

  • Athenian culture and society





    Philosophy

  • Overview of key works, themes, and impact

  • Socratic, mature, and late periods...

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    Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Edition: 1

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    • ISBN: 9780764576409
    • Release date: May 21, 2004

    PDF ebook

    • ISBN: 9780764576409
    • File size: 566 KB
    • Release date: May 21, 2004

    Formats

    OverDrive Read
    PDF ebook

    Languages

    English

    Philosophy's greatest luminaries brought down to earth.



    Plato Within Your Grasp offers fast, easy access to the life and works of the acknowledged father of Western philosophy. In fewer than 100 pages, you'll get all the essentials in everyday language. A short biographical sketch sets the scene, followed by chapters illuminating Plato's overall philosophy and his most important writings.



    For students and lifelong learners seeking an entry point into this astonishingly diverse thinker's ideas, Plato Within Your Grasp is the springboard to enriched understanding.



    Inside you'll find all the vital details, including:



    Life

  • Family and upbringing

  • Influence of Socrates

  • Athenian culture and society





    Philosophy

  • Overview of key works, themes, and impact

  • Socratic, mature, and late periods...

  • Expand title description text