Plato and the Individual

In this study of Plato's theory of the individual, I propose to show that Plato is deeply concerned with the achievement by each person of the moral excellence appropriate to man. Plato exhibits profound interest in the moral well being of each individual, not merely those who are philosophical...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hall, Robert William
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 1963, 1963
Edition:1st ed. 1963
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • I
  • 1. The Individual and his Value
  • 2. Avete in Pre-Platonic Thought
  • 3. Avete in the Platonic Socrates’ Thought
  • II
  • 4. Utilitarianism and Techne
  • 5. Laches, Charmides, and Euthydemus
  • 6. Hippias Minor, Republic I, and Protagoras
  • 7. Euthyphro, Lysis, and Hippias Major
  • 8. Gorgias and Meno
  • 9. Phaedo
  • III
  • 10. The Individual Soul as a Differentiated Unity
  • 11. Republic
  • 12. Laws
  • Conclusion