Plato: A Short Introduction to His Life and Works

Curious about the ancient Greek philosopher Plato but short on time? "Plato: A Short Introduction to His Life and Works" is your perfect solution! This concise book explores Plato's life, contributions to philosophy, and lasting impact on Western thought. You'll discover:

• Rise of the Philosophers in Ancient Greece
• Sources of information about him
• The life of Plato, his trips to Syracuse, the Academy, and Aristotle
• The works of Plato, order of the dialogues, Theory of Forms, natural science, ...
• Plato's masterwork the "Republic," Ideal State, education, Allegory of the Cave, dialectic, ...
• His legacy on Western thought, culture and philosophy
• Platonism and Neoplatonism
• A timeline of his life
• Recommended references for further reading
• and more...

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About the Author
Doug West is a retired engineer and an experienced non-fiction writer with dozens of books to his credit. His writing interests are general, with special expertise in history, science, and biographies. Doug has a Ph.D. in General Engineering from Oklahoma State University.

Author: Doug West

Publisher: Independently Published

Publication Date: Nov 11, 2024

Number of Pages: 66 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: NA

ISBN-13: 9798345869390