The Dialogue of Ideas

Pasquale De Marco

Sinossi

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of Plato's philosophy, delving into the depths of his ideas and examining their enduring relevance for contemporary thought. Through careful analysis, thought-provoking questions, and insightful commentary, readers are invited to engage critically with Plato's philosophy and gain a deeper understanding of its significance.

The book begins by tracing the origins of Plato's philosophy, examining the intellectual climate of ancient Greece and the influences that shaped his thinking. It then explores the development of his ideas through his early dialogues, where he grapples with fundamental questions of knowledge, virtue, and the nature of reality. Particular attention is paid to Plato's magnum opus, The Republic, where he presents his vision of an ideal state governed by philosopher-kings.

The book also delves into Plato's theory of Forms, a cornerstone of his philosophical system. It examines the relationship between the Forms and the world of appearances, considering the implications of Plato's idealism for our understanding of reality and knowledge. Plato's views on ethics and the good life are also explored, with a focus on his concept of virtue and his belief that happiness is the ultimate goal of human existence.

Furthermore, the book investigates Plato's political philosophy, examining his critique of democracy and his proposal for an ideal state. It analyzes Plato's arguments for the necessity of a ruling class of philosopher-kings and explores the challenges and potential pitfalls of such a system. The book also considers the influence of Plato's political thought on subsequent thinkers and the enduring relevance of his ideas in contemporary political discourse.

Finally, the book concludes by examining Plato's legacy and influence. It traces the development of Platonism through the ages, from its early adherents in the Academy to its profound impact on Christian theology and Islamic philosophy. The revival of interest in Plato's thought during the Renaissance and its continuing relevance in modern times are also discussed.

This book is an invaluable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of Plato's philosophy and its enduring significance for contemporary thought. Through its comprehensive analysis and insightful commentary, this book provides a fresh perspective on Plato's ideas and encourages readers to engage critically with his philosophical legacy.

If you like this book, write a review!

Disponibile da: 02/06/2025.

Lunghezza di stampa: 161 pagine.

Scienze sociali

Altri libri che potrebbero interessarti

Bloody Verrières: The I...

Arthur W. Gullachsen

Detailed examination of how the I. SS Panzerkorps faced Anglo-Canadian offensives in the area of the Verrières and Bourguébus ridges during the battle for Normandy.South of the Norman city of Caen, Verrières Ridge was seen a key stepping-stone for the British Second Army if it was to break out of the Normandy bridgehead in late July 1944. Imposing in height and containing perfect terrain for armored operations, the Germans viewed it as the lynchpin to their defenses south of the city of Caen and east of the Orne river.  Following the failure of British Operation Goodwood on 18–20 July and the containment of the Canadian Operation Atlantic, further Allied attacks to seize the ridge would have to defeat arguably the strongest German armored formation in Normandy: The I. SS-Panzerkorps ‘Leibstandarte.’ In the second volume of this two-volume work, the fighting of 23 July–3 August is chronicled in detail, specifically the premier Anglo-Canadian operation to capture Verrières Ridge, Operation Spring on 25 July. Designed as an attack to seize the ridge and exploit south with armor, this battle saw the 2nd Canadian Corps attack savaged again by German armored reserves brought in specifically to defeat another Goodwood.  Not satisfied with this defensive victory, German armored forces would then seek to restore an earlier defensive line further north, attacking to destroy the 2nd Canadian Infantry Division. Largely unknown, these were some of the strongest and most successful German armored operations to take place in the Normandy campaign.

Mostra libro

The Gods of Nibiru in the...

RYAN MOORHEN

No direct explanation is given for the origin and nature of the luminous bodies, the sun, the planets, and the stars. Because, as far back as our written sources go, the Sumerians regarded the moon-god, who went by the names Sin and Nanna, as the son of the air-god Enlil, it does not seem unreasonable to suggest that they saw the moon as a bright, air-like body fashioned from the atmosphere. As the sun-god Utu and the Venus goddess Inanna are always referred to in the texts as children of the moon-god, these luminous bodies were probably imagined as having come from the moon after the latter had been formed from the atmosphere. "The big ones walk around (the moon) like wild oxen," and "the little ones that are scattered around (the moon) like grain" are considered the rest of the planets and stars.

Mostra libro

Boy Can She Dance - A Gay Erotic...

Nephy Hart

Drew is down and out. Reduced to sleeping rough, he strikes gold when sheltering in a bush outside a house in a 'nice' street. Hearing music, he peeps through the window to see a beautiful woman dancing. The dance changes to something that is utterly erotic and the woman changes too… In fact, she isn't a woman at all - and Drew certainly isn't complaining.When the boy invites him inside the house, Drew has no illusions about what he's after. Except, he's wrong. He is after way more than sex. He's after Drew's heart. As the two unlikely bedfellows dance around each other, lines are drawn, blur and are re-drawn in patterns neither of them anticipate. Both boys are offering something the other is desperate for, but are they just too different, too broken to find the trust they need to make it work?This audiobook contains graphic scenes of a sexual nature in addition to extremely adult language and themes; it is therefore intended for a mature audience only.

Mostra libro

The Healing Trauma Workbook for...

PsyD Helen H. Hsu

If you are an Asian American who has experienced racial violence, verbal harassment, stereotyping, or microaggressions, you might feel like the world is unsafe. You may suffer from anxiety, depression, or painful memories as a result of this trauma. And if you seek help, you may find that Western-trained mental health professionals simply can’t understand your pain and life experiences. This book provides culturally informed treatment methods to help you heal from and fortify yourself against race-based trauma—including intergenerational and historical trauma—and stress. 
 
 
 
Written by an Asian American psychologist, this workbook blends contemporary psychology with ancient mind-body approaches to help you build resilience in the face of racism, overcome trauma and internalized oppression, reclaim your mental health, and celebrate your heritage. Using skills grounded in culturally informed cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and somatic practices from Asian cultures, you'll learn to create a healthy identity, balance your emotions, cultivate a growth mindset, and increase a feeling of connection with your community. You'll also discover tools to help you manage negative thoughts and feelings, identify your values, build resilience in the face of stress, improve relationships, and foster healing in your community.

Mostra libro

The Invention of Amsterdam - a...

Ben Coates

An essential guide to one of the world's most remarkable, and often misunderstood, cities by the author of Why the Dutch Are Different. 
 
 
 
When Ben Coates injures his leg and needs to rebuild his strength by walking, he finds himself presented with an exciting opportunity: to rediscover the city he has been working in for over a decade, at a slower pace. He devises ten walks, each demonstrating a different chapter of Amsterdam's history, from its humble beginnings in the early 1200s as a small fishing community through two Golden Ages, fueled by the growth of the Dutch colonial empire, two world wars, and countless reinventions. 
 
 
 
Join Coates as he meanders past beautiful townhouses and glittering canals, dances at Pride celebrations, witnesses the King's apology at Keti Koti, attends a WW2 memorial, gets high at a coffee shop, walks through the red-light district, and gazes in awe at Rembrandt paintings, all the while illuminating modern Amsterdam by explaining its past. 
 
 
 
Blending travelogue and quirky history, The Invention of Amsterdam is an entertaining and sharply observed portrait of a fascinating and complicated city.

Mostra libro

The Archive of Empire -...

Asheesh Kapur Siddique

How modern data-driven government originated in the creation and use of administrative archives in the British Empire 
 
 
  
Over the span of two hundred years, Great Britain established, governed, lost, and reconstructed an empire that embraced three continents and two oceanic worlds. The British ruled this empire by correlating incoming information about the conduct of subjects and aliens in imperial spaces with norms of good governance developed in London. Officials derived these norms by studying the histories of government contained in the official records of both the state and corporations and located in repositories known as archives. 
 
 
  
As the empire expanded in both the Americas and India, however, this system of political knowledge came to be regarded as inadequate in governing the non-English people who inhabited the lands over which the British asserted sovereignty. This posed a key problem for imperial officials: What kind of knowledge was required to govern an empire populated by a growing number of culturally different people? Using files, pens, and paper, the British defined the information order of the modern state as they debated answers to this question. In tracing the rise and deployment of archives in early modern British imperial rule, Asheesh Kapur Siddique uncovers the origins of our data-driven present.

Mostra libro