| #1043141 in Books | Cambridge University Press | 2001-10-01 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 | 7.32 x.59 x4.84l,.61 | File type: PDF | 268 pages | ||12 of 15 people found the following review helpful.| A Greek Text and Commentary with Greek Text and Commentary|By Platonistikon|The previous reviewer's decision to give a one-star review to a book for failing to be what it makes no attempt to be should not influence anyone's view on the usefulness of this text. Anyone looking for a commentary on the Greek text of Plato's 1 Alcibiades need look no further. Since most scholars h||"This text will be essential for all students of Plato..." Religious Studies
"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
The Alcibiades was widely read in antiquity as the very best introduction to Plato. In spite of its ancient reputation, many modern scholars have thought that the Alcibiades is not by Plato and it has therefore lacked a decent commentary. This edition remedies that situation. The notes explain difficulties of linguistic, literary and philosophical detail. The introduction includes a discussion of the dialogue's authenticity, and of the consequences that acknowledging its...
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