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Philebus (Penguin Classics)
Plato
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Description for Philebus (Penguin Classics)
Paperback. An exploration of one of the most fundamental human questions: how to lead a good life. Taking the form of a discussion between the hedonist Philebus, his naive disciple, Protarchus and Socrates, this book is a consideration of the popular belief that pleasure is the greatest attainable good. Editor(s): Waterfield, Robin. Num Pages: 160 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 10. Weight in Grams: 128.
Taking the form of a discussion between the hedonist Philebus, his naive disciple Protarchus and Socrates, Philebus is a compelling consideration of the popular belief that pleasure is the greatest attainable good. Here, Socrates speculates on the differing intensities of both pleasure and pain; explores the notion that they can be divided into pure and impure types; considers the relationship between the one and the many; and establishes knowledge as a far higher goal. A profound argument that true fulfillment can only be achieved by the pursuit of beauty, truth and moderation, Philebus is among the earliest and most fascinating ... Read more
Taking the form of a discussion between the hedonist Philebus, his naive disciple Protarchus and Socrates, Philebus is a compelling consideration of the popular belief that pleasure is the greatest attainable good. Here, Socrates speculates on the differing intensities of both pleasure and pain; explores the notion that they can be divided into pure and impure types; considers the relationship between the one and the many; and establishes knowledge as a far higher goal. A profound argument that true fulfillment can only be achieved by the pursuit of beauty, truth and moderation, Philebus is among the earliest and most fascinating ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Penguin Classics
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1983
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780140443950
SKU
V9780140443950
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99-6
About Plato
Plato (c. 427-347 b.c.) founded the Academy in Athens, the prototype of all Western universities, and wrote more than twenty philosophical dialogues. Translated by Robin Waterfield
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