false <![CDATA[Complete Works]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223649685m/9462.jpg 9462 26 Outstanding translations by leading contemporary scholars -- many commissioned especially for this volume -- are presented here in the first single edition to include the entire surviving corpus of works attributed to Plato in antiquity. In his introductory essay, John Cooper explains the presentation of these works, discusses questions concerning the chronology of their composition, comments on the dialogue form in which Plato wrote, and offers guidance on approaching the reading and study of Plato's works. Also included are concise introductions to each translation, meticulous annotation designed to serve both scholar and general reader, and a comprehensive index. This handsome volume offers fine paper and a high-quality Smyth-sewn cloth binding in a sturdy elegant edition. 12303 book 1920 Complete Works total:472|5:271|4:117|3:71|2:11|1:2| 472 2060 750 41 5 1 false false Mon Apr 21 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Mon Apr 21 07:58:17 -0700 2008 Tue Jul 14 12:46:33 -0700 2009 more...]]> 3 0 false false Sat Dec 01 00:00:00 -0800 2001 Wed Dec 03 18:42:20 -0800 2008 Wed Dec 03 18:59:58 -0800 2008 more...]]> 0 1 false false Fri May 09 17:42:19 -0700 2008 Fri May 09 17:43:11 -0700 2008 4 1 false false Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2000 Fri Aug 31 19:24:07 -0700 2007 Fri Aug 31 19:24:37 -0700 2007 5 1 false false Sun Apr 22 18:04:21 -0700 2007 Sun Apr 22 18:05:22 -0700 2007 4 0 false false Wed Oct 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Wed Jul 02 14:23:35 -0700 2008 Mon Jul 27 15:01:51 -0700 2009 more...]]> 5 0 false false Thu Sep 18 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Thu Sep 18 09:22:20 -0700 2008 Thu Sep 18 09:24:56 -0700 2008
Plato's master, Socrates, is a thoroughly engaging man. The translations were easy to read and really helped me get a feel for just how darn interesting he really was.

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His arguments, although often rather batty, are at least consistent throughout. He rarely contradicts himself and seems certain in his beliefs. He has some good ideas in relation to virtue and hedonism. His concept o...more...]]> 5 0 false false Fri May 15 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Tue Jul 21 12:02:41 -0700 2009 Tue Jul 21 12:03:50 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Sat Dec 20 11:53:27 -0800 2008 Sat Dec 20 11:54:06 -0800 2008 4 0 false false Sun Sep 14 03:06:27 -0700 2008 Sun Sep 14 03:12:29 -0700 2008
However, the absence of analytical notes is something of a blessing. Part o...more...]]> 5 0 false false Tue Apr 21 18:01:14 -0700 2009 Tue Apr 21 21:15:14 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Tue Oct 20 14:02:28 -0700 2009 Tue Oct 20 14:02:47 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Sat Nov 21 09:36:15 -0800 2009 Sat Nov 21 09:36:15 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Tue Jan 29 05:38:26 -0800 2008 Tue Jan 29 09:07:08 -0800 2008 more...]]> 3 0 false false Thu Nov 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Sun Dec 02 15:58:41 -0800 2007 Fri Dec 28 00:37:37 -0800 2007 more...]]> 5 0 false false Sun Mar 09 00:00:00 -0800 2003 Sat Apr 19 19:26:04 -0700 2008 Sat Apr 19 19:29:13 -0700 2008 5 0 false false Thu Oct 11 16:26:55 -0700 2007 Thu Dec 06 08:29:42 -0800 2007 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=9462