Publisher's Synopsis
This work aims to provides a reliable and balanced introduction to Plato's philosophical work that also enables the reader to understand who the man was, in what world he lived, exactly what he was attempting to do - and above all, why his philosophical writings are still regarded as important 2000 years after his death.;It shows Plato in the context of the Greek society of his day, and explains why the methods of debate and discourse which Plato used to expound his philosophy where so important. This introduction to Plato's philosophy also contains some new arguments about the modern relevance of his work, which should interest readers already familiar with his works.
