Plato

Broschiertes Buch

Laws

Beschreibung

A sharp contrast to the Utopian nature of The Republic, Laws sets out in practical form the structure of actual society, and how, realistically, humanity can expect to govern itself. The last of the ¿dialogues¿ by the Greek philosopher and mathematician PLATO (c. 428 B.C.¿c. 347 B.C.), this meditation on the nature of culture contains much that sounds outmoded to modern ears¿such as discussions on slavery and the proper place of women¿yet it remains an insightful examination of questions that continue to trouble us today, such as: ¿ the importance of education ¿ the nature of beauty ¿ the value of artistic endeavors ¿ how to implement matters of justice ¿ the principles of government ¿ the dangers presented by religion ¿ what constitutes a crime ¿ and much more. A foundational work of both Western philosophy and classical literature, in a highly readable 1871 translation by Benjamin Jowett, this is essential reading for students, thinkers, and anyone who wishes to be considered well educated.

Autor

Plato, born around 428/427 BCE in Athens, was a key figure in shaping Western philosophy. Coming from an aristocratic family, he was exposed early to politics and philosophy. His relationship with Socrates was pivotal, and after Socrates' execution, Plato traveled before founding the Academy, one of the first higher learning institutions.Plato's works, including Republic, Phaedo, and Symposium, have had a profound impact on philosophy, especially through his theory of Forms, which distinguishes the eternal world of ideas from the changing physical world. Through these dialogues, he tackled justice, reality, and the soul's immortality, with Socrates often serving as his central character. His philosophy shaped not only Aristotle but generations of thinkers across many fields.Plato's influence extended into theology, political theory, and the sciences. His Academy became a hub of intellectual activity, attracting students from across the Greek world. Even today, his works, preserved for over 2,000 years, continue to inspire debate and reflection, cementing his status as one of history's most studied philosophers.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cosimo Classics
• Seitenzahl: 308
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 437g
• ISBN-13: 9781605203232
• ISBN-10: 1605203238
• Artikelnr.: 25521021