Plato's Phaedrus (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521097031)

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.

Author: Plato
ISBN-10: 0521097037
ISBN-13: 9780521097031
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 05/31/1972
Pages: 184
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.52h x 5.56w x 0.54d