PLATOS THOUGHT IN THE MAKING by J. E. Raven ( 9780521093576 ) - Books & Audio Books at Pickabook.co.uk

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Title:

PLATOS THOUGHT IN THE MAKING

By:

J. E. Raven

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Paperback

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ISBN 10:

0521093570

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9780521093576

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Publisher:

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS

Pub. date:

2 January, 1965

Pages:

270

Description:

Mr Raven explains how the central theory of metaphysics grew in Plato's mind and out of his experience, and its eventual implications.

Synopsis:

The philosophy of Plato embraces much more than metaphysics; his primary concern was with the question of how man should conduct himself as he ought, and metaphysics was studied for the sake of this. Yet for most readers 'Plato' suggests the Theory of Ideas, probably disguised behind some such popular concept as 'platonic' love. Mr Raven sets out to explain, to the ordinary reader, how this central theory grew in Plato's mind and out of his experience, and what were its eventual implications. He has a gift for the clear exposition of concepts that are by no means easy. This 1965 book is intended primarily for the serious student of philosophy (who needs no Greek to read it) and will also appeal to anyone interested in human thought and its development.

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