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The Pocket Book of Plato: A Concise Introduction to Plato's Writings and Ideas (Sirius Pocket Ideas)

by Moore, Michael

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Keep the philosophies of Plato in your pocket with this handy hardback guide to Plato's key ideas, complete with helpful summaries, diagrams and illustrations.

The ancient Greek philosopher Plato is perhaps the single most important figure in the history of philosophy, who has influenced countless thinkers throughout the centuries. In this indispensable volume, author Michael Moore distils Plato's key ideas into easily accessible chunks. Great to dip into, each chapter features a famous quote from the philosopher followed by a broader discussion of his general theories. Featuring Plato's ruminations about love, politics, morality and more, The Pocket Book of Plato provides an ideal introduction to one of the world's great thinkers.

Covers:
  • The allegory of the cave
  • Plato's Theory of Forms
  • The Delphic Oracle
  • The City-Soul Analogy

This edition is presented in a stylish hardback format with colorful pages and sprayed page-edges, making a wonderful gift for curious minds.
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