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The first ever biography of the founder of Western philosophy
Considered by many to be the most important philosopher ever, Plato was born into a well-to-do family in wartime Athens at the end of the fifth century BCE. In his teens, he honed his intellect by attending lectures from the…
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This is the first full-length biography of Plato in the English language. It's a wonderful account of his life and the times in which he lived. The context provided can help us to appreciate Plato's writings and the significance of his thought for subsequent generations.
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