{"product_id":"parmenides-plato-9781806292547","title":"Parmenides: A Complex Exploration of Being, Unity, and the Theory of Forms - One of Plato's Most Challenging Dialogues (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)","description":"What if reality is nothing like we imagine?\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eParmenides\u003c\/em\u003e is one of Plato's most intellectually demanding dialogues-an essential philosophical text that questions the nature of existence, knowledge, and truth. This dialogue presents a fictional conversation where the young Socrates is challenged by the elder Parmenides and Zeno of Elea, forcing him-and the reader-to confront the weaknesses in the theory of Forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlato does not provide easy answers. Instead, he leads us through a labyrinth of reasoning that deconstructs assumptions and pushes the limits of logic and dialectic. This modern translation is designed for the contemporary reader-preserving Plato's brilliance while clarifying his meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat You'll Discover in This Modern Translation: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn Unflinching Philosophical Investigation\u003c\/strong\u003e - Explore how Plato challenges his own ideas through a fictional dialectic filled with paradoxes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Infamous Eight Hypotheses\u003c\/strong\u003e - Engage with the core section of the dialogue that lays out mind-bending scenarios about unity and plurality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Evolution of Socratic Thought\u003c\/strong\u003e - Witness a young Socrates grappling with ideas that shaped the rest of his intellectual development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern, Reader-Friendly Translation\u003c\/strong\u003e - Ideal for students, enthusiasts, or anyone seeking to understand Plato's most difficult work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Gateway to Metaphysical Inquiry\u003c\/strong\u003e - Perfect for those interested in the origins of metaphysics, ontology, and logic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever questioned the reality of reality-\u003cem\u003eParmenides\u003c\/em\u003e is your philosophical proving ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Plato\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1806292548\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781806292547\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Library of Alexandria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/26\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.64lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d","brand":"Plato","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48241939874047,"sku":"9781806292547","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_fa9a54f7-bd5b-48fd-8169-78458c8471a4.jpg?v=1772656681","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/parmenides-plato-9781806292547","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}