Description
Book SynopsisPlato's Alcibiades represents Socrates, the exemplary philosopher, trying to win for philosophy the youthful Alcibiades, who later became the exemplary man of unscrupulous action. Although the dialogue was widely admired in antiquity as the very best introduction to Plato, this is the first commentary to be published in modern times.
Trade Review"This text will be essential for all students of Plato..." Religious Studies Review
"The Alcibiades is rich in Platonic argument and character portrayal, and its relatively simple structure makes it attractive for its traditional use as an introduction to Plato. Further, the editor and Cambridge University Press have produced an attractive and handy book, reminiscent of Burnet's Phaedo in size and format, though with smaller type. Whether or not the Alcibiades is returned to the place it held in the canon for more than two millennia, this volume will be a convenient resource at many levels." Journal of the History of Philosophy
Table of ContentsIntroduction; PLATONOS ALKIBIADES; Commentary.
