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One might be tempted to ask whether another collection of Plato's works is really necessary, given that they have been translated many times. But several factors set this particular volume apart, making it a worthy addition to most libraries. The translations are all relatively recent and thus reflect contemporary language use and terminology. The collection includes works such as the Minos, Epinomis, Demodocus, Eryxias, and Axiochus, which, though generally considered not to have been written by Plato, are "Socratic" in form or style. The text itself is clearly printed and laid out, with useful notes, and Cooper's introduction and notes about the translations are helpful in setting the dialogs in context. Finally, given what the purchaser receives, the price is reasonable. Recommended for all libraries.?Terry C. Skeats, Bishop's Univ. Lib., Lennoxville, Quebec
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Outstanding translations by leading contemporary scholars -- many commissioned especially for this volume -- are presented here in the first single edition to include the entire surviving corpus of works attributed to Plato in antiquity. In his introductory essay, John Cooper explains the presentation of these works, discusses questions concerning the chronology of their composition, comments on the dialogue form in which Plato wrote, and offers guidance on approaching the reading and study of Plato's works. Also included are concise introductions to each translation, meticulous annotation designed to serve both scholar and general reader, and a comprehensive index. This handsome volume offers fine paper and a high-quality Smyth-sewn cloth binding in a sturdy elegant edition.
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In ancient times, Plato was regarded as one who writes most beautifully, and even in translation his mastery comes forward.
Reading this book, you are at the beginning of philosophy. There are beautiful dialogs concerning the most profound questions anyone can ask.
An advantage of this particular book is that for a reasonable price you can own Plato's complete works in modern scholarly translations. The volume is skillfully edited and there are handy notes.
Plato is one of the few philosophers who can be read for pleasure. His influence on Western thought is immense. As Whitehead says, subsequent Western philosophy is just footnotes to Plato.
Here are some of the works collected in this volume -
Apology - Socrates defense of his life
Phaedo - a defense of the immortality of the soul
Euthyrpo - a criticism of the Divine Command theory of ethics
Republic - the ideal commonwealth, what is justice, theory of ideas
Meno - the recollection theory of knowledge
Timaeus - Plato's story of the creation of the universe, his cosmology
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This collection of Dialogues is the one to have. The translations allow close analysis. In my lifetime, it will probably be never superceded in scholarship. Whitehead said at one point that philosophy after Plato was merely footnote (my paraphrase :See A.N.Whitehead's "Process & Reality") If you know a poor dedicated philosopher, this is the gift to give them. If your presenting the book as a gift, do not sign it, please! If it's any consolation, Philosophers I deeply respect use this edition. Buy this book with confidence.
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This is the best translation of Plato in English. First and foremost, it is the first and only COMPLETE English translation of Plato's works in the 20th century. All other anthologies have left out some works. Second, the individual translations are of high quality (some of the translations in other anthologies are a bit creaky). Third, the introduction and notes are extremely useful. This book is a godsend to me, since I teach courses on Plato and now no longer have to rely on previous, seriously flawed anthologies. This translation of Plato will be the definitive one for some time to come. It supersedes all other editions.
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Art is only useful if it helps one become a better person!
It is my belief -- perhaps an overly optimistic one -- that Plato has a complete, on-contradictory perspective on art, and that this perspective is essentially a positive one. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 1. September 1999 veröffentlicht
Must have been one hell of a job.
For all you people who'd like to read about this very facinating person you will have a while to get through this book. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 15. Mai 1999 veröffentlicht
Easy Read = No Elegance
Personally, I love Plato and the vast majority of his works. For a reader who wants an excellent translation without running to the dictionary after every other sentence, this book... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 9. Januar 1999 von Walter Sobchak
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