Plato

Broschiertes Buch

Platonis Apologia Socratis, Part 1

Introduction And Text (1887)

Beschreibung

Platonis Apologia Socratis, Part 1: Introduction And Text (1887) is a book written by the famous Greek philosopher Plato. The book is a part of Plato's Apology of Socrates, which is a philosophical work that is based on the trial and execution of Socrates, a renowned philosopher, and teacher of Plato. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part serving as an introduction to the text. It provides a detailed background of the trial of Socrates and the circumstances that led to his execution. The introduction also highlights the significance of the Apology of Socrates as a work of philosophy and literature. The second part of the book contains the text of the Apology of Socrates, which is a dialogue between Socrates and the Athenian court. Socrates is on trial for corrupting the youth and for impiety. The dialogue between Socrates and the court is a fascinating exploration of the nature of truth, justice, and morality. Throughout the text, Socrates defends himself against the charges brought against him by the court. He argues that he has not corrupted the youth and that he has always acted in accordance with the will of the gods. The text is a powerful testament to the philosophical and intellectual prowess of Socrates, as well as a critique of the Athenian legal system. Overall, Platonis Apologia Socratis, Part 1: Introduction And Text (1887) is an essential read for anyone interested in philosophy, literature, or history. It provides a fascinating insight into the life and work of Socrates, one of the most influential philosophers in history, and his relationship with the Athenian society of his time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Plato (428/427 or 424/423 - 348/347 BC) was an Athenian philosopher during the Classical period in Ancient Greece, founder of the Platonist school of thought, and the Academy, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world. He is widely considered the pivotal figure in the history of Ancient Greek and Western philosophy, along with his teacher, Socrates, and his most famous student, Aristotle.[a] Plato has also often been cited as one of the founders of Western religion and spirituality.[4] The so-called Neoplatonism of philosophers like Plotinus and Porphyry influenced Saint Augustine and thus Christianity. Alfred North Whitehead once noted: "the safest general characterization of the European philosophical tradition is that it consists of a series of footnotes to Plato."[5] Plato was the innovator of the written dialogue and dialectic forms in philosophy. Plato is also considered the founder of Western political philosophy. His most famous contribution is the theory of Forms known by pure reason, in which Plato presents a solution to the problem of universals known as Platonism (also ambiguously called either Platonic realism or Platonic idealism). He is also the namesake of Platonic love and the Platonic solids. His own most decisive philosophical influences are usually thought to have been along with Socrates, the pre-Socratics Pythagoras, Heraclitus and Parmenides, although few of his predecessors' works remain extant and much of what we know about these figures today derives from Plato himself.[b] Unlike the work of nearly all of his contemporaries, Plato's entire body of work is believed to have survived intact for over 2,400 years.[7] Although their popularity has fluctuated over the years, the works of Plato have never been without readers since the time they were written

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 176
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. April 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 265g
• ISBN-13: 9781104364038
• ISBN-10: 1104364034
• Artikelnr.: 26404560