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Introducing Plato provides a clear account of Plato's theory of knowledge and explains how this directed his provocative views on politics, ethics, and individual liberty. Offering detailed critical commentaries on all of the key doctrines of Platonism, it also charts Plato's influence on modern thinkers such as Jacques Derrida.
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"Introducing Plato" begins by explaining how philosophers like Socrates and Pythagoras influenced Plato's thought. It provides a clear account of Plato's puzzling theory of knowledge, and explains how this theory then directed his provocative views on politics, ethics and individual liberty. It offers detailed critical commentaries on all of the key doctrines of Platonism, especially the very odd theory of Forms, and concludes by revealing how Plato's philosophy stimulated the work of important modern thinkers such as Karl Popper, Martha Nussbaum, and Jacques Derrida.
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Unique graphic introductions to big ideas and thinkers, written by experts in the field.
About the Author
Dave Robinson: Dave Robinsonand#160;has taught philosophy for many years and is the author of numerousand#160;Introducing seriesand#160;titles. He is now a part-time lecturer in Critical Studies and lives in Devon.
Judy Groves: Judy Grovesand#160;is a painter, graphic designer and illustrator. She has illustrated numerousand#160;titles.