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The Dialogues Of Plato, Volume 3: Ion, Hippias Minor, Laches, Protagoras
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R.E. Allen'S Superb New Translations Of Four Socratic Dialoguesion, Hippias Minor, Laches, And Protagorasbring These Classic Texts To Life For Modern Readers. Allen Introduces And Comments On The Dialogues In An Accessible Way, Inviting The Reader To Reexamine The Issues Continually Raised In Plato'S Works.In His Detailed Commentary, Allen Closely Examines The Major Themes And Central Arguments Of Each Dialogue, With Particular Emphasis On Protagoras. He Clarifies Each Of Plato'S Arguments And Its Refutation; Places The Themes In Historical Perspective; Ties Each Theme To Interpretations Of Rival Translations; And Links The Philosopher'S Thought To Trends In Late Modern Philosophy. Topics Discussed Include: Whether Virtue Is An Art, Whether Wisdom And Courage Are Logically Equivalent, Whether Virtue Is Knowledge, And Whether To Know The Good Is To Do It. Allen Connects His Discussion Of These Issues To The Benthamite Tradition Of Hedonism And Utilitarianism And To The Ethical Theories Of Mill, Sidgwick, Moore, And Freud.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What are the main themes discussed in 'The Dialogues of Plato, Volume 3'? A: The main themes include the nature of virtue, the relationship between wisdom and courage, the concept of virtue as knowledge, and the idea that to know the good is to do it.
- Q: Who is the author of this book and what is his background? A: The author is R.E. Allen, known for his translations and commentaries on Plato's dialogues, providing insights that make these classic texts more accessible to modern readers.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Dialogues of Plato, Volume 3' contain? A: 'The Dialogues of Plato, Volume 3' contains a total of 248 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on February 17, 1998.
- Q: Is this edition of the book a new translation or a reprint? A: This is a new edition, featuring R.E. Allen's superb translations of four Socratic dialogues.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What dialogues are included in this volume? A: This volume includes the dialogues 'Ion', 'Hippias Minor', 'Laches', and 'Protagoras'.
- Q: Does the book include commentary on the dialogues? A: Yes, R.E. Allen provides detailed commentary that examines the major themes and arguments of each dialogue.
- Q: Are there any references to contemporary philosophical thought in this book? A: Yes, Allen connects the themes discussed to trends in late modern philosophy, mentioning figures like Bentham, Mill, Sidgwick, Moore, and Freud.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers new to Plato's works? A: Yes, Allen's accessible translations and commentary make this book suitable for both new readers and those familiar with Plato.