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Phaedo (Oxford World's Classics),New
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The Phaedo is acknowledged to be one of Plato's masterpieces, showing him both as a philosopher and as a dramatist at the height of his powers. For its moving account of the execution of Socrates, the Phaedo ranks among the supreme literary achievements of antiquity. It is also a document crucial to the understanding of many ideas deeply ingrained in western culture, and provides one of the best introductions to Plato's thought. This new edition is eminently suitable for readers new to Plato, offering a readable translation which is accessible without the aid of a commentary and assumes no prior knowledge of the ancient Greek world or language.About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, uptodate bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the primary theme of Phaedo by Plato? A: The primary theme of Phaedo is the immortality of the soul and the nature of the afterlife, as illustrated through Socrates' final conversations before his execution.
- Q: Is this edition of Phaedo suitable for beginners? A: Yes, this new edition is designed for readers new to Plato, providing a readable translation that does not require prior knowledge of ancient Greek.
- Q: How many pages does the Phaedo (Oxford World's Classics) have? A: The Phaedo (Oxford World's Classics) has a total of 144 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of Phaedo? A: The author of Phaedo is the ancient Greek philosopher Plato.
- Q: When was this edition of Phaedo published? A: This edition of Phaedo was published on April 15, 2009.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of Phaedo comes in a paperback binding.
- Q: What makes Phaedo a significant literary work? A: Phaedo is significant for its dramatic portrayal of Socrates' final hours and its profound philosophical discussions, making it one of the supreme literary achievements of antiquity.
- Q: Are there any additional features in this edition of Phaedo? A: While specific features are not detailed, editions from Oxford World's Classics typically include expert introductions, notes for clarification, and bibliographies for further study.
- Q: What category does Phaedo belong to? A: Phaedo is categorized under Classics.
- Q: In what way does Phaedo contribute to the understanding of Western philosophy? A: Phaedo provides crucial insights into Plato's thought and the philosophical discussions around the soul, ethics, and the afterlife, which are foundational to Western philosophy.