The Phaedo Of Plato (1883) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165672547)

The Phaedo of Plato is a philosophical dialogue that explores the nature of the soul and the afterlife. It is set on the day of Socrates' execution and follows his final conversations with his friends as he prepares to drink the hemlock. The dialogue covers a range of topics, including the immortality of the soul, the nature of knowledge, and the relationship between the body and the soul. Through the character of Socrates, Plato presents his own philosophical ideas and arguments. This edition, published in 1883, includes an introduction and notes by the translator, Benjamin Jowett, who was a prominent scholar of ancient Greek philosophy. The Phaedo of Plato is a classic work of Western philosophy that continues to be studied and debated by scholars and students alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Plato
ISBN-10: 1165672545
ISBN-13: 9781165672547
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.63lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d