The Dialogues of Plato, Volume 1
by Plato
The Dialogues of Plato, Volume 1
by Plato
Paperback
Currently not available.
Request this bookAbout the Book
"An important event in the world of scholarship.”―London Review of Books
“Will probably become the standard English version of the complete dialogues.”―Anthony C. Daly, S.J., Modern Schoolman
This initial volume in a series of new translations of Plato’s works includes a general introduction and interpretive comments for the dialogues translated: the Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Meno, Gorgias, and Menexenus.
“Allen’s work is very impressive. The translations are readable, lucid, and highly accurate. The general introduction is succinct and extremely clear. The discussion of the dating of the dialogues is enormously useful; there has previously been no brief account of these issues to which one could refer the student. Finally, the particular introductions are first rate: fine jobs of clear philosophical and historical explanation―succinct and yet sophisticated, both close to the text and philosophically incisive.”―Martha Nussbaum, Brown University
“This is an important work that deserves our respect and attention.”―Ethics
“Allen is a superb translator, whose elegantly simple yet precise language gives access to Plato both as a philosopher and as a literary artist.”―Library Journal
“Will probably become the standard English version of the complete dialogues.”―Anthony C. Daly, S.J., Modern Schoolman
This initial volume in a series of new translations of Plato’s works includes a general introduction and interpretive comments for the dialogues translated: the Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Meno, Gorgias, and Menexenus.
“Allen’s work is very impressive. The translations are readable, lucid, and highly accurate. The general introduction is succinct and extremely clear. The discussion of the dating of the dialogues is enormously useful; there has previously been no brief account of these issues to which one could refer the student. Finally, the particular introductions are first rate: fine jobs of clear philosophical and historical explanation―succinct and yet sophisticated, both close to the text and philosophically incisive.”―Martha Nussbaum, Brown University
“This is an important work that deserves our respect and attention.”―Ethics
“Allen is a superb translator, whose elegantly simple yet precise language gives access to Plato both as a philosopher and as a literary artist.”―Library Journal
All Editions
Paperback, 9th Edition
ISBN13: 9780300044881
YALE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1989
Share Your Thoughts
Your review helps others make informed decisions
Click on a star to start your review