Plato of Athens

Plato of Athens
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 297
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ISBN-10 : 9780197564752
ISBN-13 : 0197564755
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Book Synopsis Plato of Athens by : Robin Waterfield

Download or read book Plato of Athens written by Robin Waterfield and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2023 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, the first ever biography of the father of philosophy, tracks Plato's life from his childhood in war-torn Athens at the end of the fifth century BCE to his founding of the Academy, adventures in Sicily, death, and immense legacy. Throughout, it sheds light on Plato's many timeless works of philosophy.


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