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Ascent to the Beautiful
Plato the Teacher and the Pre-Republic Dialogues from Protagoras to Symposium
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Focusing on Plato's foundational dialogues, this study emphasizes their reading order rather than chronological composition. It begins with the engaging Protagoras and culminates in the profound Symposium, while exploring key dialogues such as Alcibiades, Lovers, Hippias, Ion, and Menexenus. This arrangement serves as an accessible introduction to both philosophical concepts and the essence of Platonism, guiding students through the rich landscape of Plato's thought.
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Ascent to the Beautiful, William H. F. Altman
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- Title
- Ascent to the Beautiful
- Subtitle
- Plato the Teacher and the Pre-Republic Dialogues from Protagoras to Symposium
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William H. F. Altman
- Publisher
- RLPG/Galleys
- Publisher
- 2020
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 620
- ISBN13
- 9781793615954
- Category
- Philosophy
- Description
- Focusing on Plato's foundational dialogues, this study emphasizes their reading order rather than chronological composition. It begins with the engaging Protagoras and culminates in the profound Symposium, while exploring key dialogues such as Alcibiades, Lovers, Hippias, Ion, and Menexenus. This arrangement serves as an accessible introduction to both philosophical concepts and the essence of Platonism, guiding students through the rich landscape of Plato's thought.