"Set in the idyllic countryside outside Athens, the Phaedrus is a dialogue between the philosopher Socrates and his young friend Phaedrus, inspired by their reading of a clumsy speech by the writer Lysias about love. After first considering the virtues of romantic love, their conversation develops into a wide-ranging discussion on such subjects as the pursuit of beauty, the nature of humanity, the immortality of the soul and the attainment of truth, and ends with an in-depth consideration of the principles of rhetoric. Probably a work of Plato's maturity, the Phaedrus represents a high point in his achievement as a writer. It remains a fascinating exploration of love, mortality, destiny and what it means to be human."

128 pages

Media	Książki Paperback Book (Książka z miękką okładką i klejonym grzbietem)
Wydane	25 sierpnia 2005
ISBN13	9780140449747
Wydawcy	Penguin Books Ltd
Strony	128
Wymiary	129 × 196 × 8 mm · 106 g
Język	English
Tłumacz	Rowe, Christopher

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