Plato's Phaedrus

The dialogue begins with a playful discussion of erotic passion, then extends the theme to consider the nature of inspiration, love and knowledge. The centerpiece is the myth of the charioteer - the famous and moving account of the vision, fall and incarnation of the soul. Professor Hackforth here translates the dialogue for the student and general reader. There is a running commentary on the course of the argument and the meaning of the key Greek terms, and a full intoduction to explain the philosophical background and the place of this work among Plato's writings.

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: United Kingdom, 11 May 1972

Format: Paperback / softback, 184 pages

Dimensions: 21.6 x 14.1 x 1.4 centimeters (0.24 kg)

Writer: Plato, R. Hackforth