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Parmenides: A Complex Exploration of Being, Unity, and the Theory of Forms - One of Plato's Most Challenging Dialogues
Paperback
Series: Library of Alexandria, Book 359
ISBN13: 9781806292530
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Published: Jun 26 2025
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Parmenides is one of Plato's most intellectually demanding dialogues-an essential philosophical text that questions the nature of existence, knowledge, and truth. This dialogue presents a fictional conversation where the young Socrates is challenged by the elder Parmenides and Zeno of Elea, forcing him-and the reader-to confront the weaknesses in the theory of Forms.
Plato does not provide easy answers. Instead, he leads us through a labyrinth of reasoning that deconstructs assumptions and pushes the limits of logic and dialectic. This modern translation is designed for the contemporary reader-preserving Plato's brilliance while clarifying his meaning.
What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation:
- An Unflinching Philosophical Investigation - Explore how Plato challenges his own ideas through a fictional dialectic filled with paradoxes.
- The Infamous Eight Hypotheses - Engage with the core section of the dialogue that lays out mind-bending scenarios about unity and plurality.
- The Evolution of Socratic Thought - Witness a young Socrates grappling with ideas that shaped the rest of his intellectual development.
- Modern, Reader-Friendly Translation - Ideal for students, enthusiasts, or anyone seeking to understand Plato's most difficult work.
- A Gateway to Metaphysical Inquiry - Perfect for those interested in the origins of metaphysics, ontology, and logic.
If you've ever questioned the reality of reality-Parmenides is your philosophical proving ground.
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