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No philosophical idea, no matter how small, can live alone. Ideas always gain their force, power, and life from their surroundings - their ecosystem. The ecosystem of ideas defended in this book comes from the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle and his medieval interpreter, Thomas Aquinas. The ongoing relevance of their philosophical thought to twenty-first century issues is opened up in fascinating ways in this book. Life, the Universe, and Everything is the product of thirty years of teaching introductory courses in philosophy. Assuming no prior background, it only requires of readers an enquiring mind and a willingness to think carefully. An ideal guide to the big questions we face.

Plato did not create his philosophy ex nihilo, but rather drew on four centuries of literary production in epic and lyric poetry, on ethnography and historiography, tragedy and comedy, medical and mathematical research, oratory and rhetorical theory, as well as on Presocratic philosophy. Words & Ideas offers a study of Platos philosophical language against this cultural background, retracing to their origins the history and development of the key terms of the Theory of Forms as presented in the Phaedo. Form or idea, ousia or being, participation, presence and community are among the concepts investigated. The aim is to determine both the connotations of Platos philosophical terms and the precise historical and philosophical contexts on which Plato drew in the formulation of his thoughts. In tracing the roots of Platos philosophy, Words & Ideas demarcates afresh Platos position regarding the protagonists of pre-Socratic philosophy: Parmenides and the Eleatics, Anaxagoras and Diogenes of Apollonia, Leucippus and Democritus, Philolaus and the Pythagoreans. This identifcation of his sources allows us, in many cases for the first time, to judge what in the arguments of the dialogues is Platos own contribution and what is there only as part of a philosophical or pre-philosophical inheritance.

New Essays on Plato assembles nine original papers on the language and thought of the Athenian philosopher. The collection encompasses issues from the Apology to the Laws and includes discussions of topics in ethics, political theory, psychology, epistemology, ontology, physics and metaphysics, and ancient literary criticism. The contributions by an international team of scholars represent a spectrum of diverse traditions and approaches, and offer new solutions to a selection of specific problems. Themes include the Happiness and Nature of the Philosopher-Kings, Law and Justice, the Tripartition of the Soul, Appearance and Belief, Conditions of Recognition, Ousia or What Something Is, the Reality of Change and Changelessness, Time and Eternity, and Aristotle on Plato.

Platos Crito examines a single moral decision, whether Socrates ought to escape from his death-cell. Stokes book discusses Socrates arguments against Critos offer of escape. It construes Socrates questions as genuine questions, which clarify and undermine Critos positions. Stokess approach avoids the documentary fallacy; it shows how Plato catered for both the novice and the experienced reader of his published works. This book offers a fresh account of Socrates whole strategy. It demonstrates both the shakiness of Socrates persuasion of the un-philosophical Crito to engage in dialectic, and the coherence of his substantive confutation. Platos reasoning emerges from Stokes study with more credit than many have given it.

Platos Timaeus contains a powerful and influential myth, of the construction of the universe by a divine craftsman. A god imposes reason on necessity, to bring order from a primeval receptacle of disordered matter. There results the child that is the cosmos - a copy of an eternally-existing perfect model. Here eight new essays from a distinguished international cast, explore aspects of this challenging work: the principles of the mythical narrative, how the world soul and human body are formed, implications for illness - mental and physical, the importance of music and harmonious proportion. Later developments are also treated: Aristotles theory of generation, the commentary of Proclus and elements of modern evolutionary theory.

Plato (428/427348/347 BCE) was a Greek philosopher and mathematician of the Classic Age who founded the Academy of Athens. Noted as a student of Socrates, Plato has distinguished himself as one of the founders of Western philosophy by recording the teachings of his master and his own philosophies in 35 dialogues and 13 letters (some are disputed as spurious).This collection contains the following works by Plato:All books translated by Benjamin JowettPart 1: Early DialoguesThe ApologyCritoCharmidesLachesLysisEuthyphroMenexenusIonGorgiasProtagorasMenoPart 2: Middle DialoguesEuthydemusCratylusPhaedoPhaedrusThe SymposiumTheaetetusParmenidesPart 3: Late DialoguesSophistStatesmanPhilebusTimaeusCritiasPart 4: The RepublicI: Of Wealth, Justice, Moderation, and their OppositesII: The Individual, the State, and EducationIII: The Arts in EducationIV: Wealth, Poverty, and VirtueV: On Matrimony and PhilosophyVI: The Philosophy of GovernmentVII: On Shadows and Realities in EducationVIII: Four Forms of GovernmentIX: On Wrong or Right Government, and the Pleasures of EachX: The Recompense of LifePart 5: The LawsBooks IXII

Embark on an enlightening voyage through the ages with "Wisdom of the Ages: Senecas Letters from a Stoic." This cherished collection of letters from one of the most revered Stoic philosophers, Seneca, unfolds a treasure trove of timeless wisdom that resonates with the seekers of truth even today.With each page, youll traverse through a myriad of profound thoughts, learning to navigate lifes tempests with grace, courage, and equanimity. The letters, written with a sense of camaraderie and heartfelt advice, unveil the essence of a good life, touching upon themes of virtue, friendship, and the human condition.Esteemed scholars and everyday readers alike have found solace and guidance in Senecas words, praising the timeless relevance and profound insights contained within. The serenity and clarity that emanate from Senecas counsel have proven to be a beacon of light for countless souls navigating the human experience.Your expedition into the heart of Stoicism begins with the first letter, leading you on a path of reflection, acceptance, and a deeper understanding of lifes intricacies. The golden threads of wisdom woven through "Wisdom of the Ages: Senecas Letters from a Stoic" are awaiting your perusal, promising not just a read, but a journey towards an enlightened existence.Answer the calling of timeless wisdom and embrace the teachings that have illuminated the path of many. Uncover the profound truths embedded in Senecas letters and let the voyage of self-discovery commence. Your quest for a life of purpose, tranquility, and enduring wisdom begins here.

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What would the ancient Greek philosopher make of the twenty-first-century Google headquarters?A dazzling exploration of the role of ancient philosophy in modern life from the acclaimed writer and thinker.Imagine that Plato came to life in the twenty-first century and embarked on a multi-city speaking tour. How would he mediate a debate between a Freudian psychoanalyst and a tiger mum on how to raise the perfect child? How would he handle the host of a right-wing news program who denies there can be morality without religion? What would Plato make of Google, and of the idea that knowledge can be crowdsourced rather than reasoned out by experts? Plato at the Googleplex is acclaimed thinker Rebecca Newberger Goldsteins dazzling investigation of these conundra. With a philosophers depth and erudition and a novelists imagination and wit, Goldstein probes the deepest issues confronting us by allowing us to eavesdrop on Plato as he takes on the modern world; it is a stunningly original plunge into the drama of philosophy, revealing its hidden role in todays debates on religion, morality, politics and science.