Overview Delve into the intricate universe of one of the world's most influential philosophers with "Ideas of Plato: A Comprehensive Analysis." This meticulously researched volume offers a profound look into Plato's multifaceted philosophy, covering everything from his metaphysics and epistemology to ethics and political thought. Designed for scholars, students, and lay readers alike, this book provides an unparalleled exploration of Plato's lasting impact on Western intellectual history. Key Features In-Depth Examination: Benefit from extensive chapters that delve into the core principles of Plato's philosophy, from the Theory of Forms to the concept of justice in "The Republic." Analytical Approach: The book adopts a formal, analytical writing style to rigorously examine Plato's ideas, affording readers a precise understanding of his complex thought processes. Socratic Method in Action: Experience Plato's famous Socratic Method through thought-provoking exercises and worksheets, designed to facilitate critical thinking and individual insight. Modern Applications: Discover how Plato's ideas have permeated modern philosophical discourse and practical applications, from ethics to politics and beyond. Expert Commentary: Gain from the insights of renowned scholars who offer their interpretative lenses on the enduring relevance of Plato's works. Comprehensive Bibliography: Further your study with an exhaustive list of additional reading materials, academic journals, and primary source references. Who Should Buy This Book? Academics and Scholars: Researchers seeking a nuanced and analytical discourse on Plato's philosophy will find this book to be an invaluable resource. Philosophy Students: This comprehensive guide serves as an excellent textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate courses on ancient Greek philosophy or Plato specifically. Lifelong Learners: If you're a lay reader with an insatiable curiosity for philosophy, this book offers a coherent and accessible explanation of Plato's complex ideas. Educators: Teachers looking for a robust, insightful resource for lessons on Platonic philosophy will find this book indispensable for the classroom setting.

The Theory Of Ideas; Pleasure; Eros; The Soul; The Gods; Art; Education; Statecraft.

"Introducing Plato" begins by explaining how philosophers like Socrates and Pythagoras influenced Plato's thought. It provides a clear account of Plato's puzzling theory of knowledge, and explains how this theory then directed his provocative views on politics, ethics and individual liberty. It offers detailed critical commentaries on all of the key doctrines of Platonism, especially the very odd theory of Forms, and concludes by revealing how Plato's philosophy stimulated the work of important modern thinkers such as Karl Popper, Martha Nussbaum, and Jacques Derrida.

Blake E. Hestir's examination of Plato's conception of truth challenges a long tradition of interpretation in ancient scholarship.

R. S. Bluck’s engaging volume provides an accessible introduction to the thought of Plato. In the first part of the book the author provides an account of the life of the philosopher, from Plato’s early years, through to the Academy, the first visit to Dionysius and the third visit to Syracuse, and finishing with an account of his final years. In the second part contains a discussion of the main purpose and points of interest of each of Plato’s works. There is a chapter on Plato’s central doctrine, the Theory of Ideas, and a translation of Plato’s Seventh Letter, which not only provides valuable additional material for the study of Plato’s thought but also contains a vivid account of many incidents in Plato’s life.

It is often said that to understand Plato we must understand his times. Many readers who might accept without question this saying of historical criticism may still wonder why we should think it necessary to begin our enquiry as far back as Homer and beyond. In the case of Plato there is an even greater need to pursue the argument back to the very beginnings of the historical period in which he lived and worked.It is quite impossible to understand the genesis of Plato's ideas without understanding the profound change that Greek society underwent in the post-Homeric period that preceded him. This change in social structure created a mercantile, progressive Greek society, one which laid the foundations for all the subsequent history of Europe and the West. The Genesis of Plato's Thought is particularly highly regarded because it departs vigorously from the traditional abstract, static view of Plato's thought.Winspear's volume on Plato's thought traces, in a realistic fashion, the deep-reaching social and economic roots of Plato's concept of the state and society. Winspear believes that nowhere can the social roots of philosophy be more sharply seen and more firmly apprehended than when one is dealing with the origins of Western philosophy among the Greeks. His book contains the body of information which any reader should have if they wish to approach Plato as a historical figure. To make the book useful to a wide circle of readers, brief biographical identifications for the various important figures of Greek life are introduced in the text.

In his teachings and through his choice of the dialogue-form as a mode of communication, Plato emphasized the communal aspect of intellectual work. The need for having a community work together is nowhere more apparent then when the intellectual task set is that of interpreting the ancient philosophers. Those of us who were fortunate enough to spend some of our years as students at Oxford found that among our most inspiring experiences were the meetings of the Oxford Aristotelian So ciety, as well as the seminars in which B.PhiI. students discussed Plato and Aristotle. Up until the past few years no such group existed on the West Coast. In the fall of 1970 some of us got together to form the West Coast Greek Philosophy Conference, which was within a short time renamed by Prof. T. Rosenmeyer as 'the Aristotelians of the West, Unincorporated'. In our monthly meetings we translate and discuss Greek philosophic texts. For the past two years the group has been working on Aristotle's 'Physics'.