{"product_id":"the-pocket-book-of-plato-a-concise-introduction-to-platos-writings-and-ideas-9781398851276","title":"The Pocket Book of Plato: A Concise Introduction to Plato's Writings and Ideas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeep the philosophies of Plato in your pocket with this handy hardback guide to Plato's key ideas, complete with helpful summaries, diagrams and illustrations.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The ancient Greek philosopher Plato is perhaps the single most important figure in the history of philosophy, who has influenced countless thinkers throughout the centuries. In this indispensable volume, author Michael Moore distils Plato's key ideas into easily accessible chunks. Great to dip into, each chapter features a famous quote from the philosopher followed by a broader discussion of his general theories. Featuring Plato's ruminations about love, politics, morality and more, \u003ci\u003eThe Pocket Book of Plato\u003c\/i\u003e provides an ideal introduction to one of the world's great thinkers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCovers: \u003cbr\u003e- The allegory of the cave\u003cbr\u003e- Plato's Theory of Forms\u003cbr\u003e- The Delphic Oracle\u003cbr\u003e- The City-Soul Analogy \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This edition is presented in a stylish hardback format with \u003cb\u003ecolorful pages\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003esprayed page-edges\u003c\/b\u003e, making a wonderful gift for curious minds. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003eWith the \u003ci\u003eSirius Pocket Ideas\u003c\/i\u003e series, you can keep incredible ideas at your fingertips. Written in a digestible style with expert authors, these hardback pocket editions introduce some of the most brilliant minds in history and the concepts that made them world-famous.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Moore \u003c\/b\u003eis completing a doctorate in philosophy at the University of Chicago. He specializes in the ideas of Plato and Aristotle and in the works of Epicurus, Plotinus, and Lucretius among others. While his primary concern is philosophy, he enjoys classical poetry, drama, and literature. Seeking to bring the ideas of the Ancient Greeks and Romans to a wider audience, he runs a blog at www.ancientgreekphilosopher.com\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sirius Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51806068867346,"sku":"9781398851276","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c9802a8f-dd97-4ff5-ba08-27f61f6a3d4c.jpg?v=1765974014","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-pocket-book-of-plato-a-concise-introduction-to-platos-writings-and-ideas-9781398851276","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}