Deze serie duikt in de diepten van Plato's dialogen en biedt originele studies gericht op individuele werken. Elk deel onderzoekt waarom een specifieke dialoog op een complexe manier is gestructureerd en wat ervan een verenigd geheel maakt dat groter is dan de som der delen. Het doel is om niet alleen de specifieke dialoog te belichten, maar ook Plato's filosofie vanuit zijn unieke perspectief. Deze reeks is bedoeld voor lezers die een volledig begrip van deze tijdloze teksten nastreven.
In a new departure, this book's exploration of Plato's Meno focuses primarily on the content and coherence of the dialogue in its own right and not merely in the context of other dialogues, making it required reading for all students of Plato, be they from the world of classics or philosophy.
Exploring a range of profound topics such as politics, education, virtue, and the immortality of the soul, Plato's Meno presents a thought-provoking dialogue filled with unresolved questions. This book uniquely examines the dialogue on its own merits, rather than solely in relation to Plato's other works. By doing so, it provides fresh insights that are both clear and aligned with Plato's philosophical perspectives, inviting readers to engage deeply with the text's complexities.
Exploring the complex relationship between language and knowledge, this reappraisal of Plato's Cratylus emphasizes the significance of its extensive etymologies, arguing that they are essential to understanding Plato's linguistic philosophy. Professor Sedley presents the dialogue in a way that is accessible to readers unfamiliar with Greek, making the work relevant for both Plato scholars and those interested in the evolution of linguistic thought. The analysis promises to reshape perceptions of the dialogue's content and its philosophical implications.