Plato And His Contemporaries. A Study In Fourth-Century Life And Thought

Plato and His Contemporaries: A Study in Fourth-Century Life and Thought by G.C. Field is a comprehensive exploration of the intellectual and cultural milieu of ancient Athens during the fourth century BCE. The book delves into the lives and ideas of Plato and his contemporaries, including Aristotle, Demosthenes, and Isocrates, among others. The author examines the political, social, and philosophical developments of the period, including the rise of democracy, the Peloponnesian War, and the emergence of new philosophical schools. Field also provides an in-depth analysis of Plato's philosophy, focusing on his ideas about ethics, politics, and metaphysics. The book is organized thematically, with chapters dedicated to topics such as the Sophists, rhetoric, and the concept of the soul. Throughout the text, Field draws on a wide range of primary sources, including Plato's dialogues, Aristotle's works, and historical accounts from the period. Overall, Plato and His Contemporaries offers a rich and nuanced portrait of ancient Athens and its intellectual landscape, shedding light on the ideas and debates that shaped Western philosophy and culture. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient history, philosophy, and literature.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.