Questa serie si addentra nelle profondità dei dialoghi di Platone, offrendo studi originali incentrati su singole opere. Ogni volume indaga sul perché un particolare dialogo sia strutturato nel suo modo complesso e su cosa lo renda un insieme unificato, più grande della somma delle sue parti. L'obiettivo è illuminare non solo il dialogo specifico, ma anche la filosofia platonica dal suo punto di vista unico. Questa raccolta è destinata ai lettori che cercano una comprensione completa di questi testi senza tempo.
In a new departure, this book's exploration of Plato's Meno focuses primarily on the content and coherence of the dialogue in its own right and not merely in the context of other dialogues, making it required reading for all students of Plato, be they from the world of classics or philosophy.
Exploring a range of profound topics such as politics, education, virtue, and the immortality of the soul, Plato's Meno presents a thought-provoking dialogue filled with unresolved questions. This book uniquely examines the dialogue on its own merits, rather than solely in relation to Plato's other works. By doing so, it provides fresh insights that are both clear and aligned with Plato's philosophical perspectives, inviting readers to engage deeply with the text's complexities.
Exploring the complex relationship between language and knowledge, this reappraisal of Plato's Cratylus emphasizes the significance of its extensive etymologies, arguing that they are essential to understanding Plato's linguistic philosophy. Professor Sedley presents the dialogue in a way that is accessible to readers unfamiliar with Greek, making the work relevant for both Plato scholars and those interested in the evolution of linguistic thought. The analysis promises to reshape perceptions of the dialogue's content and its philosophical implications.