Plato: A Civic Life

by Atack, Carol
ISBN: 9781836392057
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Now in paperback, a new reading of Plato's philosophy that reveals it as deeply shaped by his experiences in Athens.

Plato is a key figure from the beginnings of Western philosophy, yet the impact of his lived experience on his thought has rarely been explored. Born during a war that would lead to Athens' decline, Plato lived in turbulent times. Carol Atack explores how Plato's life in Athens influenced his thought, how he developed the Socratic dialogue into a powerful philosophical tool, and how he used the institutions of Athenian society to create a compelling imaginative world. Accessibly written, this book shows how Plato made Athens the place where diverse ideas were integrated into a new way of approaching the big questions about our lives, then and now.

  • Format: TradePaperback
  • Author: Atack, Carol
  • ISBN: 9781836392057
  • Condition: New
  • Dimensions: 8.50 x 1.10
  • Number Of Pages: 240
  • Publication Year: 2026
Language: English