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Plato: Complete Works

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Plato: Complete Works

Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 401

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Plato

Plato: Complete Works

Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 401
Book Details
Pages

112

Format

Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Ancient Greece • Classical Period

Publication Year

401

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Plato: Complete Works is a comprehensive collection of the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. The compilation includes his dialogues, letters, and philosophical treatises, exploring themes such as justice, love, knowledge, and the ideal state. Notable works include "The Republic," "Apology," "Phaedrus," and "Symposium."

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Plato: Complete Works is widely praised for its comprehensive coverage and clear translations. Readers appreciate the insightful introductions and annotations, which provide valuable context. Some critiques note the occasional dry translation and dense format. Overall, it’s a key resource for students and scholars of classical philosophy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Plato: Complete Works?

A scholar or enthusiast of classical philosophy who appreciates the profound insights into ethics, politics, and metaphysics. Comparable to readers of Aristotle's Nichomachean Ethics or Marcus Aurelius's Meditations, they seek comprehensive collections to deepen their understanding of foundational philosophical ideas.

Book Details
Pages

112

Format

Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Ancient Greece • Classical Period

Publication Year

401

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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