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Plato: A Civic Life by Carol Atack is a history book available to read on EtoBox.
What is Plato: A Civic Life about?
A new reading of Plato's philosophy that reveals it as deeply shaped by his experiences in Athens. Plato is a key figure from the beginnings of Western philosophy, yet the impact of his lived experience on his thought has rarely been explored. Born during a war that would lead to Athens' decline, Plato lived in turbulent times. Carol Atack explores how Plato's life in Athens influenced his thought, how he developed the Socratic dialogue into a powerful philosophical tool, and how he used the ins
Who reads Plato: A Civic Life?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Carol Atack
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books, Limited
- Published
- 2025
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781789149463
- Category
- history
- Subjects
- History, Humanities
- Updated
- 2026-03-25
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