Virgin Philosophers: Plato by Paul Strathern
According to Plato, perhaps the greatest philosopher of all time, "philosophy begins in wonder". His ideas grew against the turbulent background of Ancient Greece, yet his famous "Dialogues" rank amongst the world's most serene and profound literature. The "Virgin Philosophers" series cover the lives and ideas of the major philosophers, attempting to calrify the mysteries of philosophy for the general reader.
'These [books] have changed my life.... They tell you exactly what you want to know and no more.' AA Gill, Sunday Times 'Well-written, clear and informed' New York Times
Paul Strathern is a professional writer, a former Somerset Maugham prize winner and author of five novels, as well as biographies and travel books. As a university lecturer, he taught philosophy, but also mathematics and modern Italian poetry. He is the author of the critically acclaimed Mendeleyev's Dream: The Quest for the Elements and the forthcoming Dr Strangelove's Game (both Hamish Hamilton).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780753506929 |
| ISBN 10 | 0753506920 |
| Title | Virgin Philosophers: Plato |
| Author | Paul Strathern |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Ebury Publishing |
| Year published | 2002-04-04 |
| Number of pages | 55 |
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