The Plato Reader

by Timothy Chappell (Editor)

Forty-six key passages from Plato in an entirely new, modern translation. Arranged thematically, the main themes and contexts of the selections are introduced, while notes and cross-references aid reading of the individual passages.

316 pages, Paperback

First published September 30, 1996

Reviews

[Gage Hoefer]

It's a good introduction for those who have not read any of the dialogues and have absolutely no background knowledge on Plato's thought- otherwise, I would say it's better to just read the dialogues with commentary on their own.