Set in the idyllic countryside outside Athens, the Phaedrus is a dialogue between the philosopher Socrates and his friend Phaedrus, inspired by their reading of a clumsy speech by the writer Lysias on the nature of love. Their conversation develops into a wide-ranging discussion on such subjects as the pursuit of beauty, the immortality of the soul and the attainment of truth, and ends with an in-depth consideration of the principles of rhetoric. Probably a work of Plato's maturity, the Phaedrus represents a high point in his achievement as a writer. This volume also contains two of his letters, which discuss his involvement in politics, in particular his role as adviser to Dionysius II of Syracuse, and are crucial documents for our understanding of Plato's life and career.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0140442758
ISBN-13
9780140442755
eBay Product ID (ePID)
41629
Product Key Features
Book Title
Phaedrus and Letters VII and VIII
Author
Plató
Original Language
Gre,Gec
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical
Publication Year
1973
Genre
Philosophy
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
7.8in
Item Height
0.4in
Item Width
5.2in
Item Weight
4.5 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
B380.A5
Copyright Date
1973
Lccn
74-164860
Dewey Decimal
184
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
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