Plato; mathematician; philosopher and founder of the Academy in Athens; is; together with his teacher; Socrates; and his student; Aristotle; universally considered to have laid the foundations of Western philosophy. The Bloomsbury Companion to Plato provides a comprehensive and accessible study guide to Platos thought. Written by a team of leading experts in the field of ancient philosophy; this companion covers five major areas;- Platos life and his historical; philosophical and literary context- synopses of all the dialogues attributed to Plato- the most important features of the dialogues- the key themes and topics apparent in the dialogues- Platos enduring influence and the various interpretative approaches applied to his thought throughout the history of philosophyCovering every aspect of Platos thought in over 140 entries; The Bloomsbury Companion to Plato is an engaging introduction to Plato and an essential resource for anyone working in the field of ancient philosophy.
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