Plato

by Charles M. Bakewell

Plato by Charles M. Bakewell is a comprehensive and insightful biography of the ancient Greek philosopher, Plato. The book explores Plato's life, work, and philosophy, tracing his intellectual journey from his early years as a student of Socrates to his later years as the founder of the Academy in Athens.Bakewell delves into Plato's most famous works, including The Republic, The Symposium, and The Apology, and provides a detailed analysis of his ideas on politics, ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology. He also examines Plato's relationship with his contemporaries, including Aristotle and the other members of the Academy.Throughout the book, Bakewell provides a clear and engaging narrative that is accessible to both scholars and general readers. He draws on a wide range of sources, including Plato's own writings, ancient biographies, and modern scholarship, to offer a nuanced and balanced portrait of this influential thinker.Overall, Plato is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of philosophy, ancient Greece, or the life and work of one of the most important thinkers in Western civilization.THIS 76 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE Source Book in Ancient Philosophy, by Charles M. Bakewell. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766101479.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.

76 pages, Hardcover

Published May 23, 2010

About the author

Charles M. Bakewell (1867-1957)