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The Being of the Beautiful collects Plato's three dialogues, the Theaetetus. Sophist, and Statesmen, in which Socrates formulates his conception of philosophy while preparing for trial. Renowned classicist Seth Benardete's careful translations clearly illuminate the dramatic and philosophical unity of these dialogues and highlight Plato's subtle interplay of language and structure. Extensive notes and commentaries further underscore the trilogy's motifs and relationships. Book jacket.

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Author

Plato.; Seth Benardete

Publisher

Chicago: University of Chicago Press

Published

1984

Language

EN

ISBN

9780226670379

Category

philosophy

Subjects

History, Science, Philosophy

Rating

4.47 / 5 (15 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14