Mason, Andrew.

Plato. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (233 pages) - Ancient Philosophies Series . - Ancient Philosophies Series .

Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Plato's development and Plato's Socrates -- 3. Plato's metaphysics: the "theory of Forms" -- 4. Knowledge -- 5. The soul -- 6. Politics -- 7. Ethics -- 8. God and nature -- 9. Aesthetics -- Notes -- Plato's works -- Further reading -- Bibliography -- Index.

Plato (c 428-347 BCE) stands at the beginning of many debates that have continued throughout the history of philosophy. This title offers a fresh general survey of Plato's philosophy. It highlights the continuing themes in Plato's work and how they develop from one dialogue to another.

9781317492535


Plato.
Philosophy, Ancient.
Metaphysics.
Knowledge, Theory of.


Electronic books.

B395 -- .M28 2010eb

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