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By Plato,Peter Kalkavage

ISBN-10: 1585107921

ISBN-13: 9781585107926

Both an incredible entrée for starting readers and an excellent textual content for students, the second one variation of Peter Kalkavage's acclaimed translation of Plato's Timaeus brings better accessibility to a rendering renowned for its faithfulness to the unique text.

an intensive essay bargains insights into the examining of the paintings, the character of Platonic discussion, and the cultural history of the Timaeus. Appendices on track, astronomy, and geometry supply extra assistance. a quick define of the subjects of the paintings, a close word list, and a specific bibliography also are included.

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