Pdf anonymous commentary on platos theaetetus george. Jacob klein is one of the few classicists who has written both about plato and euclid, and. We cannot guarantee that every book is in the library. Can you tell me, socrates, whether virtue is acquired by teaching or by practice. Republic of plato quandt 20181106 1 a commentary on plato s republic by kenneth quandt preface welcome to, an interactive website that presents a translation and commentary on the republic of plato, for the use of scholars and students hoping to understand this.
Given its brevity, plato s meno covers an astonishingly wide array of topics. Asked whether virtue is the sort of thing that can be taught, he professes total ignorance even of what virtue is and, with a touch of. Platos meno does not have the high dramatic quality characteristic of some of the other middle period 388368 b. In the past, for long stretches of time, writing commentaries was a way of expounding the truth. A commentary on platos meno by jacob klein, paperback. A plato readerfour dialoguesplatos menothe platonic art of philosophyplatos apology of socratesreading platos theaetetusthrasyllan. Can you tell me, socrates, whether virtue is acquired by teaching. A commentary on platos meno jacob klein university of. This pdf includes the 121page commentary with introduction and glossary. Socrates is by now presented as wedded to a hypothesis. Plato meno and phaedo pdf download full pdf read book. Theseventh letter, an open letter dealing with the tangled affairs of sicily and platos role in them, sheds considerable light. Read download averroes commentary on platos republic pdf. Its a long chapter of commentary on plato s meno, which investigates virtue.
Then lets leave gorgias out of it, since hes not here right now. The commentary consists of selections from classical philosophical works or articles, either reprinted from journals, or. Jun 21, 2019 plato wrote meno about 385 bce, placing the events about 402 bce, when socrates was 67 years old, and about three years before he was executed for corrupting athenian youth. Klein, jacob, a commentary on plato s meno, chicago. Meno, one of the most widely read of the platonic dialogues, is seen afresh in this original interpretation that explores the dialogue as a theatrical presentation. We begin by recalling how plato brings the dialogue to a close.
Plato meno and phaedo pdf download full pdf read book page. Greek and latin texts with facing vocabulary and commentary. Reason and persuasion, 4th edition, the free pdf version. Just as socrates s listeners would have questioned and examined their own thinking in response to the. The phaedo is a key source for platonic metaphysics and for plato s conception of the human soul. A text with translation, introduction and commentary of a dialogue ascribed to plato, first published in 1999. Its treatment of these, though profound, is tantalisingly short. This dialogue begins abruptly with a question of meno, who asks, whether. Jacob klein is one of the few classicists who has written both. Download a commentary on plato s meno book pdf epub mobi.
It is a line by line commentary on platos meno, and it talks broadly about other dialogues of plato. The meno, one of the most widely read of the platonic dialogues, is seen afresh in this original interpretation that explores the dialogue as a theatrical presentation. Plato the meno pdf plato the meno pdf plato the meno pdf download. Apologia socratis, by plato, is the socratic dialogue that presents the speech of legal selfdefence, which. Journal of near eastern studies it is interesting to note that plato s tenets were considered. There exists no other commentary on meno which is so thorough, sound, and enlightening. Download the meno of plato book for free in pdf, epub. Jacob klein, a commentary on platos meno philpapers. The meno of plato download books pdfepub and read online.
It is suitable as an introductory textbook but we hope more advanced students of philosophy and plato will get something out of it. In order to read online the meno of plato textbook, you need to create a free account. The meno, one of the most widely read of the platonic dialogues, is seen afresh in this original interpretation that explores the dialogue as a theatrical presentation just as socrates s listeners would have questioned and examined their own thinking in response to the presentation, so, klein shows, should modern readers become involved in the drama of the dialo. Offices and directory university of massachusetts boston.
Can you tell me1, socrates, whether arete is something that can be. Meno, that is, the derangement of meno s memory that renders him incapable not only of actually being knowledgeable. Socrates has concluded at 99a that the only right guides in human affairs are knowledge and true. Pdf a commentary on platos meno by jacob klein perlego. Platos meno, offered in spring quarter 1966, has 16 sessions with tapes for all of the sessions. In addition to the meno, the course covers jacob kleins a commentary on platos meno. Platos meno plot, analysis, and commentary on virtue. Platos meno greek and latin texts with facing vocabulary. Jacob klein a commentary on platos meno world of digitals. The lowestpriced item that has been used or worn previously.
Having read or reread most of plato for a summer reading project, i also wanted to make some time to revisit jacob kleins commentary on meno. A commentary on platos meno klein, jacob 9780226439594 hpb. Cambridge texts in the history of philosophy plato meno and. Meno was a young man who was described in historical records as treacherous, eager for wealth and supremely selfconfident. A commentary on platos meno by jacob klein 1998, trade. Read download commentary on platos republic pdf pdf. It is suitable as an introductory textbook but we hope more advanced students of philosophy and plato will get something out of it as well. The writing of commentaries is something ive been very into lately, though mine are all about old video games and fantasy series, so it is gratifying to read one so masterful about so complex a subject. Meno, by the gods, what do you yourself say virtue is. Euthyphro, apology, crito, meno, phaedocomplete, unabridged. Just as socrates s listeners would have questioned and examined their own thinking in response to the presentation, so, klein shows, should modern readers become involved in the drama of the dialogue. In order to determine whether virtue is teachable or not, socrates tells meno that they first need to determine what virtue is. Its treatment of these, though profound, is tantalisingly short, leaving the reader with many unresolved questions. Interest in platos meno has run high in the past decade, which has seen the publication of guthries translation, blucks edition of the text, at least a dozen.
The only liberty taken is where the answers to socrates questions are very brief, merely indicating assent or the like. Read as many books as you like personal use and join over 150. A commentary on plato s meno pdf jacob klein a commentary on platos meno. Jacob klein is one of the few classicists who has written both about plato.
The next phase of platos work, often called his middle period, is one in which constructive metaphysical speculation and argument take centre stage. A commentary on plato s meno written by jacob klein, published by university of chicago press which was released on 28 march 1989. In addition to the meno, the course covers jacob kleins a commentary on platos meno to download the audiofiles onto your computer. As the meno opens it is recognizably platos early socrates, more an openminded inquirer than a constructive theorist, who features as protagonist. Theaetetus, the sophist, and the statesman, also published by the university of chicago. Together they illustrate the birth of platonic philosophy from plato s reflections on socrates life and doctrines. O meno, there was a time when the thessalians were famous. The dialogue has an odd virtuegeometryvirtue structure, which tends to throw readers it throws meno. The sources for our knowledge of platos life are exiguous. Can you tell me, socrates, is virtue the sort of thing you can teach someone.
Reason and persuasion contains three plato dialogues euthyphro, meno, republic book i translated by belle waring. When the characters speak of virtue, or rather arete, they refer to virtue in general, rather than particular. Just as socrates s listeners would have questioned and examined their own thinking in response to the presentation, so, klein shows, should modern readers become involved in the. And will virtue differ, in its character as virtue, whether it be in a child or an old man. Plato, the dialogues of plato translated into english with analyses and. The aim of this commentary is to make platos meno as accessible as possible. Meno begins the dialogue by asking socrates whether virtue is teachable. It is a line by line commentary on plato s meno, and it talks broadly about other dialogues of plato. Or is it the sort of thing no one can teach you, but you pick it up by practicing it.
The commentaries of thompson the meno of plato, macmillan, 1901, bluck plato s meno, cambridge, 2010 1961 and mckirahan plato s meno, bryn mawr, 1986 were all useful. This article condenses kleins insights on one of the central questions the author addresses in his commentary on platos dialogue. Jacob klein is one of the few classicists who has written both about plato and euclid, and what he has to say about color and surface that socrates uses as an example of definition in the meno is thus of great value. Some steps have been taken towards hellenic rather than latinate forms for. Read download commentary on platos republic pdf pdf download. The meno, one of the most widely read of the platonic dialogues, is seen afresh in this original interpretation that explores the dialogue as a theatrical.
Alexander sesonske, a commentary on platos meno philpapers. Just as socrates s listeners would have questioned and examined their own thinking in response to the presentation, so, klein. A commentary on platos meno jacob klein university of north. The meno, one of the most widely read of the platonic dialogues, is seen afresh in this original interpretation that explores the dialogue as a theatrical pr. Sallust greek and latin texts with facing vocabulary and. Choice jacob klein 18991978 was a student of martin heidegger and a tutor at st. Also very relevant is jacob klein, a commentary on platos meno. The bellum catilinae is often read alongside ciceros first catilinarian in 3rd year.
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