Blackwell-Bristol Lectures on Greece, Rome and the Classical Tradition

Why Plato Wrote argues that Plato was not only the world’s first systematic political philosopher, but also the western world’s first think-tank activist and message man.

• Shows that Plato wrote to change Athenian society and thereby transform Athenian politics
• Offers accessible discussions of Plato’s philosophy of language and political theory
• Selected by Choice as an Outstanding Academic Title for 2011

Authors: Danielle S. Allen

Format: Paperback

Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9781118454398

Publication date: 20121207