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Discover the timeless wisdom of Plato’s *Meno* with this exquisite brand new edition, published by Hackett Publishing in 2021. This essential philosophical text explores the profound questions of virtue and knowledge through the engaging dialogue between Socrates and his interlocutors. The expert translation by Brann, Kalkavage, and Salem aims for utmost fidelity to the original Greek while ensuring it resonates with modern readers through lively colloquial English. Ideal for students, educators, and philosophy enthusiasts, this edition includes insightful notes that unpack the nuances of Plato's extraordinary prose, making it a valuable resource for deeper understanding.
Among its standout features, the book incorporates diagrams Socrates uses to elucidate his well-known concept of the 'square within a square,' allowing readers to visualize and better grasp the dialogue’s complex ideas in real-time. The introduction succinctly highlights the key philosophical themes, making it accessible yet profound. This edition not only captures the essence of Plato's thoughts but also provides an engaging reading experience for anyone looking to delve into Western philosophy.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. ISBN: 9781585109937.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781585109937
Year: 2021
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
Description:
“As one would expect from the team of Brann, Kalkavage and Salem, their edition of Plato'sMenois a fine one. The translation meets their stated goal of remaining 'as faithful as possible to the Greek, while using lively, colloquial English.' Their notes are consistently helpful and will be particularly useful to those readers willing to explore the nuances of Plato's extraordinary prose. Their introduction is clear and compact, and it highlights the most philosophically important themes of the dialogue. One particularly useful feature of this edition is the manner in which it displays the diagrams Socrates draws in order to illustrate his famous 'square within a square.' Instead of relegating them to the notes, it integrates them into the text of the dialogue itself. Readers are able to follow along, and 'watch' Socrates actually construct them." —David Roochnik,Boston University
Among its standout features, the book incorporates diagrams Socrates uses to elucidate his well-known concept of the 'square within a square,' allowing readers to visualize and better grasp the dialogue’s complex ideas in real-time. The introduction succinctly highlights the key philosophical themes, making it accessible yet profound. This edition not only captures the essence of Plato's thoughts but also provides an engaging reading experience for anyone looking to delve into Western philosophy.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. ISBN: 9781585109937.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781585109937
Year: 2021
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
Description:
“As one would expect from the team of Brann, Kalkavage and Salem, their edition of Plato'sMenois a fine one. The translation meets their stated goal of remaining 'as faithful as possible to the Greek, while using lively, colloquial English.' Their notes are consistently helpful and will be particularly useful to those readers willing to explore the nuances of Plato's extraordinary prose. Their introduction is clear and compact, and it highlights the most philosophically important themes of the dialogue. One particularly useful feature of this edition is the manner in which it displays the diagrams Socrates draws in order to illustrate his famous 'square within a square.' Instead of relegating them to the notes, it integrates them into the text of the dialogue itself. Readers are able to follow along, and 'watch' Socrates actually construct them." —David Roochnik,Boston University