Harvard Classics Vol. 2: Plato, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius

by Plato, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, George Long, Charles River Editors (Introduction)

Overview

*Includes a Table of Contents
*Includes Plato’s The Apology of Socrates, Crito, Phaedo
*The Golden Sayings of Epictetus, and fragments attributed to him
*Marcus Aurelius’ The Meditations
*George Long’s M. Aurelius Antoninus and The Philosophy of Antoninus

The Harvard Classics series is an incredible collection of the most important literary works, compiled by Charles Eliot (1834 – 1926), then president of Harvard University. Eliot stated that a liberal arts education could be supplemented by reading 15 minutes a day from classic works stored on a five foot shelf. For this reason, the series is also known as the Five Foot Shelf. The second volume contains works by Plato, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, and commentary by George Long. A table of contents is included for easier navigation.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940013582095
Publisher:	Charles River Editors
Publication date:	11/12/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	361 KB

About the Author

Plato, one of the most famous philosophers in the world, lived during the Classical Period in Ancient Greece. A student of Socrates and a teacher to Aristotle, he was the founder of The Academy, the first school of higher learning in Europe. Plato is the most prominent figure in the history of Ancient Greek philosophy and the originator of the Platonist school of thought. Using dramatic elements like dialogue and humor, his form of writing was considered innovative in his time. Plato's best–known work, The Republic, is widely acknowledged as the cornerstone of Western philosophy. His other extensively read works include The Symposium, Apology, Crito, Phaedo, and The Laws.