How Plato Writes. Perspectives and Problems, Hardback/***

Plato is a philosophical writer of unusual and impressive versatility. His dialogues not only engage in argument but also abound in allegory, myth and paradox, with clearly characterised participants set against a particular historical context. This engrossing book shows how Plato's literary qualities are crucial to understanding his philosophy. Publisher: Cambridge University Press Author(s): Malcolm (University of Cambridge) Schofield Illustration(s): Worked examples or Exercises Number of pages: 320 Publication date: 2023 Dimensions: 160 x 236 x 26 Cover type: Hardback