Dimensions
130 x 198 x 8mm
This book introduces you to the life and work of one of the founding fathers of philosophy, and the best known thinker of Ancient Greece. Use this introductory guide to help you unravel his philosophy and explore his work.
Roy Jackson's fascinating introduction:
- Summarises Plato's writings
- Explores how Plato was influenced by the political and cultural climate of his time and by those philosophers who went before him
- Shows how his philosophy is a combination of the teachings of Socrates and thinkers such as Pythagorus
- Puts Plato in philosophical and historical context
The facts . . . the concepts . . . the ideas . . .
