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Thomas Kjeller Johansen - Plato´s Natural Philosophy: A Study of the Timaeus-Critias - 9780521790673 - KSG0034501
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Plato´s Natural Philosophy: A Study of the Timaeus-Critias

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Description for Plato´s Natural Philosophy: A Study of the Timaeus-Critias hardcover. Examines the unifying teleological theme in Plato's dialogue the Timaeus-Critias. Num Pages: 228 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 510. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ has some minor nicks and tears, remains very good
Plato's dialogue the Timaeus-Critias presents two connected accounts, that of the story of Atlantis and its defeat by ancient Athens and that of the creation of the cosmos by a divine craftsman. This book offers a unified reading of the dialogue. It tackles a wide range of interpretative and philosophical issues. Topics discussed include the function of the famous Atlantis story, the notion of cosmology as 'myth' and as 'likely', and the role of God in Platonic cosmology. Other areas commented upon are Plato's concepts of 'necessity' and 'teleology', the nature of the 'receptacle', the relationship between the soul and ... Read more

Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
228
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521790673
SKU
KSG0034501
Shipping Time
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About Thomas Kjeller Johansen
Dr Thomas Kjeller Johansen is Reader in Philosophy in the University of Edinburgh. He is the author of Aristotle on the Sense-Organs (0521 583381).

Reviews for Plato´s Natural Philosophy: A Study of the Timaeus-Critias
Review of the hardback: 'If I were going to recommend to someone who had just read Timaeus one philosophical monograph on this work I cannot think of a better choice than Johansen's … Traditional in its exegetical approach, yet properly critical of giants of the past like Taylor and Cornford, Plato's Natural Philosophy is a solid contribution to what is ... Read more

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