Plato: Phaedrus

Plato

ISBN 10: 0521097037 / ISBN 13: 9780521097031

Edité par Cambridge University Press, 1972

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Synopsis :

The dialogue begins with a playful discussion of erotic passion, then extends the theme to consider the nature of inspiration, love and knowledge. The centerpiece is the myth of the charioteer - the famous and moving account of the vision, fall and incarnation of the soul. Professor Hackforth here translates the dialogue for the student and general reader. There is a running commentary on the course of the argument and the meaning of the key Greek terms, and a full intoduction to explain the philosophical background and the place of this work among Plato's writings.

Présentation de l'éditeur: The dialogue begins with a playful discussion of erotic passion, then extends the theme to consider the nature of inspiration, love and knowledge. The centerpiece is the myth of the charioteer - the famous and moving account of the vision, fall and incarnation of the soul. Professor Hackforth here translates the dialogue for the student and general reader. There is a running commentary on the course of the argument and the meaning of the key Greek terms, and a full intoduction to explain the philosophical background and the place of this work among Plato's writings.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Plato: Phaedrus
Éditeur : Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition : 1972
Reliure : Couverture souple
Etat : Good