Plato's 'Phaedrus
by Plato
A translation with introduction and commentary of Plato's 'Phaedrus. The dialogue begins with a playful discussion of erotic passion, then extends the theme to consider the nature of inspiration, love and knowledge. The centerpiece is the myth of the charioteer -- the famous and moving acount of the vision, fall and incarnation of the soul.--Back cover.
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- Full title :Plato's 'Phaedrus / translated with an introduction and commentary by R. Hackforth.
Summary
A translation with introduction and commentary of Plato's 'Phaedrus. The dialogue begins with a playful discussion of erotic passion, then extends the theme to consider the nature of inspiration, love and knowledge. The centerpiece is the myth of the charioteer -- the famous and moving acount of the vision, fall and incarnation of the soul.--Back cover.
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- Publication Date:1997.
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Cambridge University Press
- Place of Publication:London
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:1997.
Notes
Reprint. Originally published in 1952.
The Physical Object
- Description:x, 172 pages ; : 21 cm
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:0521097037, 9780521097031
- oclc:ocn424485243
- LC Classification:B380.A5
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