《Signet Classics Great Dialogues of Plato》 by Plato (Author),W. H. D. Rouse (Author, Translator),Matthew S. Santirocco (Author, Introduction) Product details Paperback: 672 pages Publisher: Signet Book; Reprint edition (6 Jan. 2015) Language: English ISBN-10: 0451471709 ISBN-13: 978-0451471703 Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 2.9 x 17.1 cm Product De*ion The Republic and other great dialogues by the immortal Greek philosopher Plato are masterpieces that form part of the most important single body of writing in the history of philosophy. Beauty, love, immortality, knowledge, and justice are discussed in these dialogues, which magnificently express the glowing spirit of Platonic philosophy. Translated by W. H. D. Rouse, one of the world s most outstanding classical scholars and translator of Homer s The Odyssey and The Iliad , this volume features the complete texts of seven of Plato s most revered works. About the Author Plato
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