Plato: A Civic Life - Paperback
by Carol Atack
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Availability:In StockContributor:Carol AtackSeries:Great Lives of the Ancient WorldTheme:Chronological Period/Ancient (To 499 A.D.), Cultural Region/GreecePublish date:6/5/2026Pages:240
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Reaktion BooksISBN-13:9781836392057ISBN-10:1836392052UPC:9781836392057Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:AncientBook Topic:GreeceSize:8.40 x 5.51 x 0.73 inchesWeight:0.313Product ID:SCQZCCAEJ2
Now in paperback, a new reading of Plato's philosophy that reveals it as deeply shaped by his experiences in Athens. Plato is a key figure from the beginnings of Western philosophy, yet the impact of his lived experience on his thought has rarely been explored. Born during a war that would lead to Athens' decline, Plato lived in turbulent times. Carol Atack explores how Plato's life in Athens influenced his thought, how he developed the Socratic dialogue into a powerful philosophical tool, and how he used the institutions of Athenian society to create a compelling imaginative world. Accessibly written, this book shows how Plato made Athens the place where diverse ideas were integrated into a new way of approaching the big questions about our lives, then and now.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Reaktion BooksISBN-13:9781836392057ISBN-10:1836392052UPC:9781836392057Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:AncientBook Topic:GreeceSize:8.40 x 5.51 x 0.73 inchesWeight:0.313Product ID:SCQZCCAEJ2
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