| #311936 in Books | Plato | 2009-04-15 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 | 5.00 x.40 x7.50l,.25 | File type: PDF | 144 pages | Phaedo||1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.| Faithful and often idiomatic translation|By HH|Gallop's introductory essay concentrates mainly on the philosophical interpretation of the dialogue and is intended primarily for those who do not read Greek. In principle, then, one can follow and appreciate Gallop's careful notes without being able to read Plato's original text. But this is not simply an elementary introduction t
The Phaedo is acknowledged to be one of Plato's masterpieces, showing him both as a philosopher and as a dramatist at the height of his powers. For its moving account of the execution of Socrates, the Phaedo ranks among the supreme literary achievements of antiquity. It is also a document crucial to the understanding of many ideas deeply ingrained in western culture, and provides one of the best introductions to Plato's thought. This new edition is emi...
You can specify the type of files you want, for your device.Phaedo (Oxford World's Classics) | Plato. A good, fresh read, highly recommended.
