Plato and Platonism
About this book
Plato’s ideas have had an enduring and important impact on philosophy, science, and all people, from the ancient kings to modern day man and to all people in between. He passionately touches on the topics of love, virtue, politics, the soul, and ethics in his dialogues. Plato and Platonism demystifies the complex roots of Hellenic philosophy by explaining the impact Plato had on the world when he opened the Academy, a university that nurtured mathematicians, scientists, and great thinkers like Aristotle.Plato was born in Athens around the year 428 BC, the son of wealthy and influential parents. When Socrates, whose ideas heavily influenced Plato, was condemned to death, Plato left Athens and traveled widely, especially to Italy and Sicily. He studied with students of Pythagoras and spent some years advising the ruling family of Syracuse. Around 387, he returned to Athens, where he founded his Academy and taught mathematics and philosophy. He remained at the Academy until his death in 347.
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3.9/5 · 71 readers · 276 pages · ≈ 5 h 07 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Plato and Platonism?
About ≈ 5 h 07 m — 276 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Plato and Platonism?
276 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Plato and Platonism?
It sits on the Philosophy shelves.
Is Plato and Platonism in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Plato and Platonism?
The main characters include Plato.
Who wrote Plato and Platonism?
Walter Pater (1839–1894).
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It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library