Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780140443950
Publisert
1982-10-28
Utgiver
Vendor
Penguin Classics
Vekt
200 gr
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Dybde
15 mm
Aldersnivå
01, G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
160
Oversetter
Redaktør
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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
Taking the form of a discussion between the hedonist Philebus, his naïve 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 explorations of one of the most fundamental human questions: how to lead a good life.
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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.
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780140443950
Publisert
1982-10-28
Utgiver
Vendor
Penguin Classics
Vekt
200 gr
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Dybde
15 mm
Aldersnivå
01, G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
160
Oversetter
Redaktør
Om bidragsyterne
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