Plato Re-Imagined

by Daniel Sanderson, Martine Diepenbroek (Commentaries by)

Overview

Plato Re-Imagined: Volume II by Daniel Sanderson offers readers a unique and transformative exploration of Plato's timeless ideas, blending ancient wisdom with modern philosophical dilemmas. This innovative work invites scholars and enthusiasts to engage with Plato's dialogues freshly and dynamically, integrating ethical, metaphysical, and political thought into a cohesive philosophical journey.

The foreword by Dr. Martine Diepenbroek, a respected scholar in classical cultures, sets the tone for the book, emphasizing Plato's continuing relevance to contemporary discussions on virtue, justice, and the Good. The book provides extensive commentary on several Platonic dialogues, including Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Phaedo, and Theaetetus, among others. Each chapter includes detailed analysis and reflections on the Greek terms central to the dialogues, guiding readers through Socrates' encounters with key philosophical questions on piety, justice, virtue, and knowledge.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781774431054
Publisher:	Posthumous Publishing by planksip®
Publication date:	09/16/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	616
File size:	13 MB
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About the Author

Daniel Sanderson is a philosopher, writer, and founder of planksip®, a platform dedicated to fostering intellectual discourse and re-imagining classical philosophical ideas for the modern world. His work spans environmental ethics, artificial intelligence, and applying classical philosophical thought to contemporary issues. In September 2023, Daniel published Re-Imagining Plato, a book that integrates philosophical and anthropological perspectives, offering new interpretations of Plato's dialogues in light of modern thought.Through his educational initiatives and planksip®, Daniel promotes the relevance of ancient wisdom in addressing the intellectual and ethical challenges of our time. His interdisciplinary approach invites readers to critically engage with both classical and modern ideas.
Dr. Martine Diepenbroek is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Classical Cultures and Mythologies within the Languages, Cultural Studies, and Applied Linguistics division at the University of Johannesburg. Her research focuses on ancient history, classical mythology, and the intersection of philosophical thought and cultural studies. Dr. Diepenbroek's work contributes to the ongoing discourse on ancient civilizations and their lasting impact on contemporary understanding of philosophy and myth.

Table of Contents

A Note from the Publisher xvii

Foreword xxiii

Introduction xxxiii

Volume 1

Euthyphro

Commentary: Setting and Initial Definitions, Euthyphro Dilemma, Piety as Justice

Apologia Socratis

Commentary: Trial Moments, Refuting Charges

Crito

Commentary: Dialogue and Argument of Laws

Phaedo

Commentary: Death and Afterlife, Proof of Soul's Immortality

Theaetetus

Commentary: Knowledge as Perception

Sophista

Commentary: Non-Being and Definition of Sophistry

Euthydemus

Commentary: Eristic Argumentation

Protagoras

Commentary: Unity of Virtue, Nature of Courage

Volume 2

Philebus

Commentary: Value of Pleasure and Knowledge, City and Soul Analogy

Volume 3

Laws Book I

Commentary: Origin of Law, Myth of Cronos

Epilogue 501

Appendix - Ontology of Secular Divinity

Notes 505

About the Author 571